plants & cats. general information most cats love to nibble on greenery most cats love to nibble...
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Plants & CatsPlants & Cats
General InformationGeneral Information
Most cats love to nibble on greeneryMost cats love to nibble on greenery Anything from decorative house Anything from decorative house
plants, lush tropical, and colorful plants, lush tropical, and colorful floral accentsfloral accents
Cats are fond of the taste of different Cats are fond of the taste of different grassesgrasses
Carnivores and Grass?Carnivores and Grass?
Yes all cats are carnivores and they Yes all cats are carnivores and they require a protein-based dietrequire a protein-based diet
Should be allowed to consume some Should be allowed to consume some greensgreens Not the primary part of dietNot the primary part of diet Does not induce vomitingDoes not induce vomiting
Toxic PlantsToxic Plants
Yes, some plants can Yes, some plants can be toxic or even fatalbe toxic or even fatal
Not all plants are Not all plants are toxictoxic
Most plants are safe Most plants are safe for catsfor cats
Top 10 toxic plants:Top 10 toxic plants: LiliesLilies Sago PalmSago Palm TulipTulip AzaleaAzalea MarijuanaMarijuana OleanderOleander Castor BeanCastor Bean KalanchoeKalanchoe YewYew
LiliesLilies
Sago PalmSago Palm
TulipsTulips
AzaleaAzalea
CyclamenCyclamen
MarijuanaMarijuana
OleanderOleander
Castor BeanCastor Bean
KalanchoeKalanchoe
YewYew
Non-toxic / Safe PlantsNon-toxic / Safe Plants Safe Plants:Safe Plants:
AlyssumAlyssum BambooBamboo Christmas OrchidChristmas Orchid Wild StrawberryWild Strawberry Easter DaisyEaster Daisy
What if my cat ingests a What if my cat ingests a poisonous plant?poisonous plant?
Toxins have varied effects on catsToxins have varied effects on cats Effects:Effects:
Skin rashSkin rash VomitingVomiting DiarrheaDiarrhea ConvulsionsConvulsions Kidney FailureKidney Failure DeathDeath
Steps to take:Steps to take:
Urgent medical attentionUrgent medical attention Take them to a vetTake them to a vet Make sure to take a sample of the plant Make sure to take a sample of the plant
with youwith you Can call 1-800-426-4435, ASPCA Animal Can call 1-800-426-4435, ASPCA Animal
Poison Control CenterPoison Control Center $55 consultation fee$55 consultation fee