is ivy toxic to cats?
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Many species of ivy—including the popular English Ivy and ivy arum (or pothos)—are considered moderately toxic to cats. These plants can cause gastrointestinal symptoms and burning or irritation in the mouth, along with breathing difficulty, coma, or even death, if a sufficient amount of leaves is ingested.
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Other common plants that are toxic to cats include: Croton (Joseph's Coat) Caladium (Elephant Ear) Dieffenbachia (Dumb Cane)
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Hydrangea: (Hydrangea) Parts are toxic to both cats and dogs as they contain cyanide. Also present in spring and summer.
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Lilies (Lilium spp and Hemerocallis spp) are extremely toxic to cats and can kill them. The entire plant is toxic. Ingesting any part of the plant can cause complete kidney failure in 36-72 hours.
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Some plants are obviously harmful to pets, such as poison ivy, oak, or sumac. ... Different flowers in the lily family are extremely poisonous to pets. Cats are more common lily poisoning victims than dogs, but they are toxic to both species.
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Humans and possibly a few other primates are the only animals that get a rash from poison ivy. Your dog and cat don't get it, nor do birds, deer, squirrels, snakes and insects. However, be sure to wash your dog after a walk near poison ivy because the urushiol can be carried on dogs' fur and transferred to you!
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Most of this Tiger Lily is edible by humans but all parts are toxic to cats. It causes feline kidney failure. ... All over the Internet there are dire warnings that the pollen of Lilium lancifolium (aka Lilium tigrinum) is toxic, that is, it will make humans throw up and generally be miserable.
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Pothos/Devil's Ivy (Epipremnum Aureum) Also known as Satin or Silk Pothos, the plant is toxic to both dogs and cats as it can irritate the mouth and tongue. In addition, your pet may also suffer from vomiting, increased salivation and swallowing difficulties.
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Lilium martagon, like many in the genus, is highly toxic to cats and ingestion often leads to fatal kidney failure; households and gardens which are visited by cats are strongly advised against keeping this plant or placing dried flowers where a cat may brush against them and become dusted with pollen which they then ...
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For example, while the common lilac plant (Syringa vulgaris) is not considered poisonous to cats, the Persian lilac of the Melia genus is. “This plant is very toxic. It can cause more severe gastrointestinal distress, and also muscle weakness, tremors, and seizures if ingested,” says Bischoff.
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If ingested by a cat, calla lilies are toxic because all parts of the plants contain chemicals called insoluble calcium oxalates, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals' website. The plants' bulbs contain the highest concentration of these toxic crystals.
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But cat owners should be aware that those lovely flowers can potentially be toxic for cats. Daffodils, for example, can cause stomach upsets, vomiting, or worse if your cat eats the foliage, flowers or pods.
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“Unbeknownst to many pet owners, Easter lilies are highly toxic to cats,” said Ahna Brutlag, DVM, MS assistant director at Pet Poison Helpline. “All parts of the Easter lily plant are poisonous – the petals, the leaves, the stem and even the pollen.
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You could grow cat-friendly plants like catnip, mint, cat thyme and lavender to encourage them to nibble non-toxic plants in the garden. When gardening, clear away clippings as these may intrigue curious cats. If you suspect your cat has eaten a poisonous plant, contact your vet immediately.
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Iris Bulbs It's the rhizomes (the creeping root stalks) that are actually toxic to felines, causing typical gastrointestinal symptoms. Take precautions if your cat (or dog) likes to dig. It may also be wise to keep your cat inside while you transplant or divide irises.
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So the short answer is "yes"—the lily of the valley, peace lily, and calla lily can all cause problems for both cats and dogs. The lily of the valley should be considered very toxic, given it's effect on the heart, while the peace and calla lilies would be considered only mildly toxic to both cats and dogs.
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Dangerous lilies: Tiger lilies, day lilies, Asiatic hybrid, Easter lilies, Japanese show lilies, rubrum lilies, stargazer lilies, red lilies, western lilies and wood lilies. These are all highly toxic and even ingesting a few petals/leaves or pollen/vase water can cause rapid kidney failure in cats.