i moved recently into a house with a lot of plants. she got sick twice since we've been here and it seems to be plants because there is nothing else here that would harm her. to be specific, are there any cacti that are bad and are poinsettias bad?
2007-01-29 14:00:18 · 10 answers · asked by set4life6 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
oh yeah i forgot. it caused wheezing, violent painful looking vomiting and really smelly poo. i mean she's fine it was gone in a day but i really want to make sure it doesn't happen again.
2007-01-29 14:33:46 · update #1
hey thanks everybody for all the help. i found out what she ate. it was arrowhead ivy. i'm gonna be sure to keep her away from it from now on.
2007-01-29 15:56:55 · update #2
Here are a few links I found for you to see about this issue...I included links to toxic plants and unsafe ones. I even included what human foods are not good for cats either....
Hope you cat feels better soon !! =)
2007-01-29 14:10:02 · answer #1 · answered by Rmprrmbouncer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Poinsettias are highly poisonous. I've also heard that any plant from the philodendron is poisonous to cats.
I'm not sure about cactus, but as long as no thorns are involved, I don't think so. The desert animals can "snack" on cacti.
2007-01-29 22:04:41 · answer #2 · answered by J in VA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many common houseplants are poisonous, including poinsettias. Invest in a plant book- about $7.95- or look it up on the net. Good luck with your kitty and your new home.
2007-01-29 22:06:07 · answer #3 · answered by Susan H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
diffenbachia, poinsettia, onion, marijuana( yes,pot) etc.
Plant Common Name Effects/Symptoms
Amaryllis Stomach and intestinal upset (vomiting, diarrhea)
Azalea Incoordination, trembling, collapse
Cactus Punctures skin, infection
Caladium Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, shaking head, difficulty breathing
Creeping Charlie Vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, cramps
Easter Lily All parts can cause kidney failure
Dieffenbachia Affects central nervous system
Ivy Vomiting, diarrhea, excitable behavior
Mistletoe Ingesting berries can cause vomiting, diarrhea, blistering in the mouth, difficulty breathing
Philodendron Same as Caladium
Poinsettia Same as Mistletoe
2007-01-30 10:44:20 · answer #4 · answered by GRISCHAT 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cactus
2007-01-30 12:10:55 · answer #5 · answered by Lady Benedo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the link below for a list of plants poisonous to cats:
http://www.cfainc.org/articles/plants.html
2007-01-29 22:04:00 · answer #6 · answered by daryavaush 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only plant I can think of and is very deadly to cats is Easter Lilies
2007-01-30 00:30:26 · answer #7 · answered by Sandra 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=1&cat=1399&articleid=1029
2007-01-29 22:03:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
poison ivory
2007-01-29 22:03:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
poinsetias
2007-01-29 22:03:27 · answer #10 · answered by Signilda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋