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Plants Toxic to Cats

These plants are listed as toxic to cats by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. True lilies are an emergency: any exposure can cause kidney failure. Filter by where the plant grows or how serious it is, and print the list for your fridge.

Educational information, not veterinary advice. If your pet is unwell or ate something worrying, call your veterinarian or a pet poison line now. Emergency steps.

13 plants

PlantCatsDogs
AzaleaRhododendron spp.Highly toxicHighly toxic
DaffodilNarcissus spp.Highly toxicHighly toxic
LiliesLilium spp. (e.g. Lilium longiflorum, Lilium tigrinum)Highly toxicNon-toxic
OleanderNerium oleanderHighly toxicHighly toxic
Sago PalmCycas revoluta, Zamia speciesHighly toxicHighly toxic
Aloe VeraAloe veraToxic — usually mildToxic — usually mild
HollyIlex opacaToxic — usually mildToxic — usually mild
Peace LilySpathiphyllumToxic — usually mildToxic — usually mild
PoinsettiaEuphorbia pulcherrimaToxic — usually mildToxic — usually mild
PothosEpipremnum aureumToxic — usually mildToxic — usually mild
Snake PlantSansevieria trifasciataToxic — usually mildToxic — usually mild
Split-Leaf PhilodendronPhilodendron bipennifoliumToxic — usually mildToxic — usually mild
TulipTulipa spp.Toxic — usually mildToxic — usually mild