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Toxic House and Garden Plants For Cats:

Common name Scientific name Toxic parts Family Symptoms of toxic reaction
Asparagus Fern Asparagus sprengeri uncooked young shoots Liliaceae Dermatitis if sensitive
Azalea Rhododendron spp. all parts Ericaceae gastrono-intestinal disorders plus depression of central nervous system and cardiovascular collapse
Bird of Paradise Poinciana gilliesii seeds Ericaceae gastrono-intestinal disorders plus depression of central nervous system and cardiovascular collapse
Branching Ivy Hedera helix 'Weber's Californian' leaves and berries Araliaceae see English Ivy
Caladium Caldium hortulanum all parts Araceae see Dumb Cane
Calamondin Orange Citrus mitis fruit peels, thorns and other parts Rutaceae dermatitis on contact if sensitive
Calla Lily Zantedeschia aethiopiea all parts Araceae see Dumb Cane
**Castor Bean unknown seeds Euphorbiaceae burning mouth and throat, excessive thirst, purgations(?) and convulsions. 2 to 4 seeds lethal dose for adults.
Ceriman Monstera deliciosa all parts but ripe fruit Araceae see Philodendron
Charming Dieffenbachia Dieffenbachia amoena all parts Araceae see Dumb Cane
**Christmas Rose Helleborous niger all parts Ranuculaceae Purgations(?) abdominal pain, vomittin, bloody diarrhea, dele(?) convulsions. Missing one or more above coffee plant on page 3
Cordatum Philodendron oxycardium all parts Araceae see Philodendron
Crown of Thorns Euphorbia splendens prostrata entire plant, especially juice Euphorbiaceae dermatitis, diarrhea and vomiting
Cuban Laurel Ficus spp. stem, fruit and sap Moraceae dermatitis if sensitive
Cutleaf Philodendron Monstera deliciosa all parts Araceae see Philodendron
Cyclamen C. Persicum or other species tuber Primulaceae unknown
Daffodil Narcissa spp. all, especially bulb Amyrillidaceae gastrono-intestinal disorders and convulsions
Devil's Ivy Scindapsus aureus all parts Araceae see Philodendron
Dumb Cane Poinciana gilliesii seeds Ericaceae gastrono-intestinal disorders plus depression of central nervous system and cardiovascular collapse
Easter Lily Lilium longiflorum unknown unknown may cause vomitting, anorexia and kidney failure
Elephant Ears Caladium hortulanum all parts Araceae see Dumb Cane
Emerald Feather Asparagus sprengeri uncooked young shoots and berries Liliaceae see Asparagus Fern
English Ivy Poinciana gilliesii seeds Ericaceae gastrono-intestinal disorders plus depression of central nervous system and cardiovascular collapse
Exotica Perfection Dieffenbachia Dieffenbachia 'Exotica' all parts Araceae see Dumb Cane
Fiddle-leaf Fig Ficus lyrata stem, fruit and sap Moraceae dermatitis on contact if sensitive
Fiddle-leaf Philodendron Philodendron panduraeformae all parts except edible fruit Araceae see Philodendron
Fruit Salad Plant Monstera deliciosa all parts except edible fruit Araceae see Philodendron
Giant Dumb Cane Dieffenbachia amoena all parts Araceae see Dumb Cane
Glacier Ivy Hedera helix 'Glacier' leaves Araliaceae see English Ivy
Gold Dieffenbachia Dieffenbachia picta 'Rudolph Roehrs' all parts Araceae see Dumb Cane
Golden Pothos Scindapsus aureus leaves Araceae see Philodendron
Green Gold Nepthysis Syngonium podophyllum xanthophilum all parts Araceae see Philodendron
Hahn's Self-branching English Ivy Hedera helix 'Hahn's Selfbranching' leaves Araliaceae see English Ivy
Heartleaf Philodendron Philodendron oxycardium stem and leaves Araceae see Philodendron
Holly Ilex spp. berries and leaves Aquifoliaceae gastro-intestinal symptoms plus depressed central newvous system
Horse-head Philodendron panduraeformae all parts except edible fruit Araceae see Philodendron
Hurricane Plant Monstera deliciosa all parts except edible fruit Araceae see Philodendron
Indian Laurel Ficus retusa nitida juice Moraceae see Fiddle Leaf Fig
Indian Rubber Plant Ficus elastice 'Decora' all parts especially sap Moraceae see Fiddle Leaf Fig
Jerusalem Cherry Solanum Pseudocapsicum all parts Solanaceae gastro-intestinal disturbances
Lacy Tree Philodendron Philodendron sellqum all parts Araceae see Philodendron
Marble Queen Scindapsus aureus 'Marble Queen' all parts Araceae see Philodendron
Medicine Plant Aloe vera all parts diarhea (laxative effect) and red urine (pH effect, not renal-toxic)
Mexican Breadfruit Monstera deliciosa all parts except edible fruit Araceae see Philodendron
Mistletoe Phoradendron spp. all parts especially berry Loranthaceae gastro-intestinal disorders plus cardio-vascular collapse
Mother-in-Law Monstera deliciosa all parts Araceae see Philodendron
Narcissus Narcissus spp. all parts especially bulbs see Daffodil
Needlepoint Ivy Hedera helix 'Needlepoint' leaves Araliaceae see English Ivy
Nepthysis Syngonium all parts Araceae see Philodendron
Panda Philodendron pandauraeformae all parts except edible fruit Araceae see Philodendron
Pencil Cactus Euphorbia tirucalli all parts especially juice Euphorbiaceae reddened skin, blisters and itchiness after contact
Philodendron Pertusum Monstera deliciosa all parts Araceae The Philodendron genus as well as Monstera, Scindapsis & Syngonius genus have similar but less toxic characteristics than the Dieffenbachia (Dumbcane) or Caladium genus but may cause burning sensation to mucous membranes in mouth and possibly some gastro-intestinal symptoms.
Plumosa Fern Asparagus plumosus uncooked young shoots and berries Liliaceae see Asparagus Fern
Poinsettia Euporbia plucherrima leaves and milky juice Euphorbiaceae can be irritating to mouth and stomach sometimes causing vomiting and nausea butt usually produces no ill effects.
Pothos Scindapsus leaves Araceae see Philodendron
Red Emerald Philodendron 'Red Emerald' all parts Araceae see Philodendron
Red Princess Philodendron 'Red Princess' all parts Araceae see Philodendron
Saddle Leaf Philodendron Philodendron selloum all parts Araceae see Philodendron
Satin Pothos Scindapsus spp. leaves Araceae see Philodendron
Silver Pothos Scindapsus aureus 'Marble Queen' leaves Araceae see Philodendron
Split Leaf Philodendron Philodendron pertusum all parts Araceae see Philodendron
Spotted Dumb Cane Dieffenbachia picta all parts Araceae see Dumb Cane
String of Pearls (Beads) Senecia rowlyanus seeds Stomach pains, irregular pulse and cold sweat.
Sweetheart Ivy Hedera helix 'Scutifolia' leaves Araliaceae see English Ivy
Swiss Cheese Plant Monstera deliciosa all parts except edible fruit Araceae see Philodendron
Taro Vine Scindapsus aureus 'Marble Queen' leaves Araceae see Philodendron
Tree Philodendron Philodendron selloum all parts except ripe fruit Araceae see Philodendron
Tropic Snow Dumbcane Dieffenbachia amoena all parts Araceae see Dumb Cane
True Aloe Aloe vera all parts diarhea (laxative effect) and red urine (pH effect, not renal-toxic)
Variable Dieffenbachia Dieffenbachia picta all parts Araceae see Dumb Cane
Variegated Philodendron Scindapsus all parts Araceae see Philodendron
Variegated Rubber Plant Ficus honduras juice Moraceae see Fiddle Leaf Fig
Weeping Fig Ficus benjamina juice Moraceae see Fiddle Leaf Fig

Other poisonous plants from other lists, without symptoms or scientific names: Here's an extensive list of other sites dealing with poisons...
Amby's PLANTS TOXIC TO CATS a great collection of many good resources, including sites to help you stop your pets from eating plants.
On Amby's list I found this great resource... Toxic Plant DataBase Select a plant by either Common Name or Scientific Name to obtain a description of that plant and a representative plant image. Vet Med Library, UIUC http://www.library.uiuc.edu/vex/toxic/format.htm
If you have any questions on poisonous plants contact your veterinarian or the animal poison control center at the University of Illinois. The NAPCC can be reached at 1-800-548-2423 (your credit card will be charged a $30 fee) or at 1-900-680-0000 (your phone will be charged $20 for the first five minutes, then $2.95 per minute after that).

To the best of my knowledge all the information listed here is correct and arranged in order. If you notice errors please notify me via email at hmonson@mailbag.com. This list was initially based on 2 lists I got from my veterinarians (the Cat Care Clinic), including a list was compiled by George Metzger, D.V.M. - Jan. 1980.


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