are ilex berries toxic to cats?
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Holly. While holly berries are an important winter food source for birds they're toxic to dogs, cats and humans. Several varieties include saponins which can cause severe vomiting and diarrhea if eaten. Other symptoms can include drool, lip smacking and head shaking.
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Toxicity to pets The Shamrock, Sorrel or Oxalis plant has a very bitter taste, which often deters dogs and cats from consuming large quantities. ... However, when ingested in large enough quantities in small animals, it can result in poisoning in dogs, cats, and even humans.
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Also stay away from holly, juniper, nightshade, dogwood, poke, and mistletoe berries as well as baneberries; they can be toxic and their pits are a hazard. If your dog has gotten into these berries, you may need to call poison control.
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Lilies, specifically all species of Lilium (true lily) and Hemerocallis (day lily) are poisonous to cats.
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Winterberry is poisonous to pets such as cats, dogs and horses, according to the ASPCA, though the organization notes that the toxicity of leaves and berries is low. Symptoms of winterberry poisoning in pets can include vomiting, diarrhea and depression.
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Sage is a common plant found in and around the home, known for its relaxing and refreshing smell. Fortunately, sage is not toxic to cats, according to ASPCA, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's good for them, either. Sage comes in a variety of forms and some of them may pose a danger to your cat.
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Lavender, the plant, does contain a small amount of a compound called linalool, which is toxic to both dogs and cats. The linalool is found in such small concentrations, however, that this is rarely an issue. Problems arise only if a dog ingests a very large quantity of lavender.
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Amaryllis The stalks, flowers and bulbs contain phenanthridine alkaloids which are toxic to cats. The highest proportion is in the bulbs. Eating amaryllis can cause vomiting, changes in blood pressure, tremors and seizures.
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The ASPCA web site also lists common house plants and household items that are toxic or dangerous to your cats and dogs. And don't worry, the sleeping cat in the photo above is safe. Fresh lavender is not toxic to felines, only the essential oils derived from the plants are.
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Deer, squirrels, and other small mammals will devour Ilex opaca (American holly) and the berries are an important source of food for as many as 18 species of birds. ... The damage is most likely aesthetic, and your holly will recover in time for a good show next year.
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Although the side effects such as diarrhea and vomiting in dogs and cats are often reported due to ingestion of dogwood berries, surprisingly, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) does not consider this plant or its fruit to be toxic.
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Boughs of holly are okay, but berries are not! Holly leaves, branches and berries are beautiful holiday decorations, but the berries are poisonous to people and pets. Swallowing holly berries can cause vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, and drowsiness.
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Some species of holly (Ilex spp.) are known to be toxic to dogs. Other's do not seem to be a problem. It would be very odd for a dog to actually eat a holly bush, but not very unusual for a dog -- especially a young one -- to chew on one.
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Poppies. All parts of poppies can be harmful to cats if ingested. The amount of alkaloids or opioids can vary, depending on the species, but all have potential to harm your cat. Symptoms of poisoning include dilated pupils, difficulty walking, lack of appetite and coma.
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Yaupon Leaves Are Safe, but Don't Eat the Berries. The botanical name for yaupon (Texas holly) is Ilex vomitoria. The "vomitoria" part refers to the belief that some Indian tribes used yaupon tea as an emetic. ... However, the berries of yaupon and the other hollies are considered highly toxic to humans.
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All parts of the lily - including the stem, leaves, petals, stamens and pollen - are poisonous to cats. Even minor exposures (cat chewing on a leaf or getting pollen on his or her haircoat or whiskers) can be fatal.
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Persimmons, plums and peaches They are perfectly safe and nutritious if seen within your cat/dog food. It is the seeds and pits of these fruits that can be incredibly dangerous if ingested by your pet. Not only do they pose a risk of causing intestinal obstruction, but there is also a risk of cyanide toxicity.