Houseplants are a beautiful way to liven up a home, however, they are quite intriguing to our four-legged friends. Many common houseplants can be toxic for cats and dogs if ingested unbeknownst to many pet parents. Be cautious when purchasing houseplants, especially when you have a puppy or kitten at home.
Are all houseplants equally as toxic for dogs and cats?
No, the severity of toxicity can range anywhere from very highly poisonous to mildly poisonous. If you do own one of these plants and aren’t willing to rehome it, make sure it is far out of reach from your cat or dog. Keep in mind that a small nibble on a toxic leaf can result in a trip to the emergency room depending on different factors including your pet’s size and breed. There’s no such thing as being too safe when it comes to our pets! Let’s take a look at a few of the most common toxic houseplants for dogs and cats. Contact your veterinarian or an animal poison control center as soon as possible if you suspect that your pet has ingested any of the below plants.
Poisonous houseplants and their toxicity level:
- Alocasia – Moderate
- Aloe – Mild to Moderate
- Amaryllis – Mild to Moderate
- Arrowhead – Moderate
- Autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale) – High
- Azalea (Rhododendron spp.) – High
- Baby’s breath (Gypsophila paniculata) – Moderate
- Asparagus Fern – Mild
- Begonia – Mild
- Boxwood (Buxus spp.) – Moderate
- Brunfelsia – High
- Calla Lilly – Mild to Moderate
- Caladium – Moderate
- Cactus – Moderate to High
- Cherry laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) – High
- Chrysanthemum – Mild to Moderate
- Cyclamen – Low to Moderate
- Daffodil (Narcissus spp.) – High
- Delphinium – High
- Desert Rose (Ademium) – High
- Dieffenbachia – Moderate
- Dracaena – Mild to Moderate
- Dracaena fragrans – Moderate
- Eucalyptus – Moderate
- English Ivy (Hedera helix) – Moderate
- Elephant ear (Colocasia spp. and Alocasia spp.) – High
- Ficus Benjamina – Mild
- Flamingo Flower – Mild
- Flame Lily (Gloriosa superba) – Very High
- Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) – High
- Golden Pothos – Mild
- Gardenia – Mild
- Geranium – Low
- Hellebore – High
- Holly (Ilex spp.) – Mild to High
- Iris (Iris spp.) – Mild
- Jade Plant – Low
- Kalanchoe – Moderate to High
- Kafir Lily – High
- Lantana – Mild
- Larkspur (Delphinium spp.) – High
- Lily-of-the-valley (Convallaria majalis) – High
- Mistletoe (Phoradendron flavescens and Viscum album) – Moderate
- Nightshade (Solanum spp.) – Mild to High
- Oleander – Very High
- Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) – Mild to Moderate
- Philodendron – Mild to Moderate
- Potato (Solanum tuberosum) – Mild to Moderate
- Peace Lily (Spathiphyllym) – Mild
- Rhododendron (Rhododendron spp.) – High
- Rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum) – Mild to Moderate
- Sago Palm – Very High Schefflera – Mild
- Strelitzia (Bird of Paradise) – High
- Sweet pea (Lathyrus odoratus) – Mild to Moderate
- Ti plant – Low
- Tulip (Tulipa spp.) – Mild to Moderate
- Wisteria (Wisteria spp.) – Mild to Moderate
- Yew (Taxus spp.) – High
- ZZ Plant – Mild
Source: https://balconygardenweb.com/poisonous-houseplants-for-dogs-plants-toxic-to-dogs/
