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The three most common ways in which poisons enter a cats body are by ingestion (eating) inhalation (breathing) and absorption (passes through their skin).
There are some common houseplants and garden plants that contain toxic substances. Curious cats may find these plants attractive and decide to chew on the leaves or flowers.
If by chance your cat has ingested a toxic plant, determine which plant was eaten and call your veterinarian immediately or any one of these poison control centers for Canada.
Below is a list of some of the plants that may be lethal to you cat. In most cases the treatment is simply a matter of removing the source.
| Name | Symptoms | Treatment |
| Bittersweet | Gastroenteritis | Remove Source |
| Caladium (crown of thorns) | Salivation | Remove Source |
| English Ivy | Vomiting, Heavy Breathing, Coma | Remove Source |
| Hydrangea | Gastroenteritis | Remove Source |
| Laurel,
rhododendron, rose bay azalea |
Vomiting,
Watery Eyes and Nose, Drooling, Convulsions |
Remove Source |
| Oleander | Cardiovascular Collapse | Potassium Choride and Atropine |
| Philodendron, dieffenbachia | Salivating,
liver and kidney damage nervous signs, 50% mortality |
Remove Source |
| Poinsettia | Vomiting, delirium and death | Usually too late to treat |
| Name | Symptoms | Treatment |
| Lily-of-the-valley, foxglove | Heart irregularities | Remove Source |
| Lupine, delphinium, tobacco | CNS signs | Remove Source |
| Nightshade,
casterbean, precatory bean |
Gastroenteritis | Remove Source |
| Name | Symptoms | Treatment |
| Narcissus, hyacinth, jonquil | Gastroenteritis | Remove Source |
| Name | Symptoms | Treatment |
| Wild
Mushrooms These are poisonous to Humans and Animals |
Vomiting, Salivating and Coma | Lavage, Remove Source |
| Name | Symptoms | Treatment |
| Yews,
box hedge, daphne, wisteria seeds |
Gastroenteritis | Remove Source |
Other plants that are toxic for pets. Plants that will not harm your pets.
