Having houseplants around your home can really add to your
decor, but if you also have a cat you will need to be careful about what plants
you choose. This is because there are some common house plants that are actually
quite dangerous for cats to lick or ingest.
Cats are curious creatures and they will try to chew on many
different items within your home including your plants. If your cat decides to
nibble on the wrong plant, it can wind up needing an emergency trip to the Staten Island Cat Hospital.
What Plants Are Toxic To Cats?
You might be surprised at how many common house plants are
dangerous for cats. For example, an Aloe Vera plant can cause diarrhea,
vomiting and tremors. Begonias, those lovely flowers, can cause intense burning
of the mouth, difficulty swallowing and excessive drooling. Tomato plants can
cause severe gastrointestinal problems, weakness and slow heart rate.
Lily flowers are one of the most dangerous plants for cats.
If your cat eats a tiger lily, Easter lily or star-gazer lily it can suffer
from acute kidney failure and even death. It’s hard to believe that such a
beautiful flower can be so seriously deadly, but it is important to know so
that your cat doesn’t suffer such a tragic and preventable fate.
For a full list of plants that are toxic to cats, ask your Staten
Island cat hospital.
Cat-Safe House Plants
Luckily, if you still want to add some green to the décor of
your home there are plenty of plants that will not send your cat rushing to the
Staten Island cat hospital.
Bamboo plants are completely safe, as well as Blue Echeveria and Christmas
Cactus. Spice Orchids will not cause any problems and Pony Tail Palms are
totally non-toxic.
Decorate your home with safe options and make sure to always
look up a plant online to see if it is safe before bringing it home.
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