11 Plants which are Toxic to Cats
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When selecting plants to put in your garden or house, it is important to be aware of which ones are poisonous to cats. This guide will provide you with a list of plants that should be avoided. Additionally, you can find out which houseplants are hazardous to cats.
11 plants that can be harmful to cats
Felines are particularly susceptible to the toxins of lilies; these plants are hazardous to cats, regardless of their beauty. To ensure your cats’ safety, it is best to avoid lilies entirely, as contact with even a small amount of pollen can cause health problems.
Cats should be kept away from the following plants, which are poisonous to them:
- Lillies
- Daffodils
- Crocus in the fall
- Foxglove
- Fritillary
- Juniper berries (For more information go to Can cats eat fruit?)
- Dogbane
- Star of Bethlehem flower
- Periwinkle
- Water Hemlock
- Yew plant
If you’re interested in learning more about the plants that could be harmful to cats, then take a look at this great guide.
Yew, Water hemlock, Periwinkle, Dogbane, Juniper berries, Fritillary, Foxglove, Crocus autumn, Star of Bethlehem, Daffodils, and Lilies are some of the plants that can be found in nature.
Safe Plants for Feline Companions
If you’re looking for plants that are safe for cats, you’re in luck! Many companies offer a search option where you can filter for exactly that.
Patch Plants offers a range of plants that are safe for children and pets — https://www.patchplants.com/gb/en/w/product-type/plants/environment/indoor/safety/child-and-pet-safe/>
The Little Botanical has a selection of pet friendly plants — https://thelittlebotanical.com/pet-friendly/>
Leaf Envy offers a pet friendly collection — https://www.leafenvy.co.uk/collections/pet-friendly>.
Why not take it a step further and do some research to create a garden that your cat can enjoy? You could even look into some fun games for cats to play in the garden, such as the 10 games for cats offered up by Bella and Duke.
You can create a small indoor garden of cat grass for your feline companion in a window box or tray. This is an excellent way to enrich their environment, especially if they are a house cat. It provides them with a safe and non-toxic area to explore, nibble, and lounge in.
