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Plants hazardous for cats: catalogue

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Plants hazardous for cats: catalogue

The Internet abounds with the lists of poisonous plants but they are often far from being complete. It is impossible to remember everything. So it’s easier for the cats owners to examine their own plants for hazards for cats health than try to remember the long lists of poisonous plants.

Far not all the plants which are mentioned in the lists of dangerous for cats herbs can cause serious poisonings. So you dont have to take all these lists so serious. But there are some deadly poisonous plants that every ailurophile has to know about.

Every ailurophile should also realize that it is better to be too careful that just careless: plants should be put aside of the cats way because most houseplants are poisonous in varying degrees.

Many garden and field herbs can cause cats poisonings of greater or lesser severity. Most cats owners are sure that as soon as they take their pet outdoor it can easily find some useful herbs on its own. It is not quite so. Cats navigate their search by smell and taste and they sometimes make mistakes. The mistake can sometimes cost them their lives: the plant can be treated with pesticides. Some gardeners throw everywhere in their garden rat poison. Those poisons arent perceived by cats as dangerous substances. Both cats and dogs often get poisoned and die.

Below you can find a list of the most common poisonous plants. Remember that many of plants which are mentioned here have a lot of sorts and varieties and different species of one plant (genus) can differ from each other markedly. The fact that plants on your windowsill are not similar to the plants in the pictures below does not mean that your plants arent poisonous. Find out the names of your houseplants and check them using the names (the 1st column) but not the pictures.

Poisonous houseplants


Name of the plant



Poisonous parts



Symptoms of poisoning


Azalea

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the whole plant

vomiting, diarrhea, cramps, heart failure, kidney and pulmonary insufficiency

Aloe

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diarrhea

Amaryllidaceae

leaves, stalks and scales of the bulbs

allergic dermatitis, vomiting, diarrhea, cramps, heart failure, kidney and pulmonary insufficiency, lesions of the nervous system

Gemantus

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Gemantus

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Hymenocallis

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Gippeastrum

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Clivia

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Crinum

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Zephyranthes

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Zephyranthes

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Euharis

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Araceae

juice contains oxalic acid

The juice can cause burns, causes edema of larynx and oral mucosa. A severe edema can.

Aglaonema

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Aglaonema

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Aglaonema

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Alocasia

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Alocasia

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Dieffenbachia

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Anthurium

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Anthurium

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Zamoiculcas zamiifolia

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Caladium

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Caladium

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Caladium

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Colocasia

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Colocasia

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Monstera deliciosa

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Syngonium

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Spathiphyllum

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Scindapsus, Epipremnum

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Philodendron

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Philodendron

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Scindapsus, Epipremnum

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Begonia

the whole plant contains oxalic acid

Being ingested it burns the mucous membrane of the mouth, causes edema of larynx and oral mucosa.

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Asparagus plumossus, Asparagus densiflorus sprengery

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vomiting, diarrhea, cramps, heart failure, kidney and pulmonary insufficiency

Gardenia jasminoides
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allergic dermatitis

Geranium, Pelargonium, especially blood red geranium (Sanguinaria Canadensis)

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the whole plant, especially leaves

indigestion

Epiphyllum Pfeiffer, Epiphyllanthus Berger, Zygocactus Schumann, Schlumbergera Lemaire

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the whole plant, especially leaves

edema of larynx

Dracaena marginata

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edema of larynx

Zamia

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allergic dermatitis

Apocynaceae

juice contains oxalic acid

vomiting, diarrhea, cramps, heart failure, kidney and pulmonary insufficiency, lesions of the nervous system; heart glycosides can cause cardiac standstill

Adenium

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Allamanda

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Mandevilla or Dipladenia

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Katarantus

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Oleander

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Pachypodium

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Solanaceae


Ornamental Pepper

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Browallia

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Brunfelsia

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Brugmansia

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Brugmansia

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Solandra

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Peperomia

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edema of larynx, violation of coordination of movements, acute heart failure

Hedera: platanoides, heart-shaped, egg-shaped, silver

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It contains a substance which interacts with cholesterol in red blood cells and makes them divide

vomiting, diarrhea, cramps, heart failure, kidney and pulmonary insufficiency; Boston Hedera can cause edema of larynx

Sanseveria, or vipers bowstring hemp

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allergic dermatitis

Buxus

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severe poisoning of the organism, lethal outcome is possible

Saintpaulia

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vomiting, diarrhea

Fatsia japonica

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the whole plant

lesions of the nervous system

Haworthia

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edema of larynx

Chlorophytum

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allergic dermatitis, but not for every cat

Cyclamen

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juice

eye irritation, skin burns vomiting, diarrhea, cramps, heart failure, kidney and pulmonary insufficiency

Cyperus

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vomiting, diarrhea, cramps, heart failure, kidney and pulmonary insufficiency

Schefflera

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the whole plant

contact dermatitis, irritation of the mucous

All Euphorbia (more than 1600 species)

they secrete milky juice containing poisonous substance called euphorbin

skin burns, irritation of the mucous, conjunctivitis that can be followed by blindness, lesions of the nervous system, severe , diarrhea

Acalypha

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Codiaeum (Croton)

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Codiaeum (Croton)

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Cypress Spurge

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Euphorbia helioscopia

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Poinsettia (“Christmas Star” or Euphorbia pulcherrima)

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Ficus

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Jatropha

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Euphorbia Mile

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Ficus

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Ficus

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Ficus

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Bouquets


Name of the plant



Poisonous parts



Symptoms of poisoning


Hyacinthus

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pollen, leaves, stems, flowers, bulbs

toxic poisoning, violation of coordination of movements, heart failure

Iris

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leaves, roots

vomiting, diarrhea

Convallaria majalis

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vomiting, diarrhea

Calla

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it contains oxalic acid

irritation of mouth, edema of larynx, heart failure, lesions of the nervous system

Lilium

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pollen

edema of larynx, heart failure, lesions of the nervous system

Narcissus
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leaves, , stalks and scales of the bulbs

vomiting, diarrhea, cramps, heart failure, kidney and pulmonary insufficiency

Galanthus

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the whole plant, especially flowers and berries

after the cut flowers have stood in water it also gets poisonous. Dont allow the cat to drink out of the vase. Flowers and berries can cause allergic reactions, dysfunction of the digestive system, and even heart failure.

Tulipa

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pollen, leaves, bulbs

toxic poisoning, violation of coordination of movements, heart failure, allergic dermatitis

Chrysanthemum

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irritation of mouth, vomiting, diarrhea, cramps, heart failure, kidney and pulmonary insufficiency, allergic dermatitis



Garden and field plants


Name of the plant



Poisonous parts



Symptoms of poisoning


Adonis vernalis

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all parts of the plant

Aconitum

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all parts of the plant

systemic toxic effects

Aquilegia (Grannys Bonnet or Columbine)

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seeds

Arisaema tryphyllum

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edema of larynx, violation of coordination of movements, acute heart failure

Arum

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it is poisonous because it contains alkaloids

Vinca
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hallucinogen
Begonia
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the whole plant contains oxalic acidBeing ingested it burns the mucous membrane of the mouth, causes edema of larynx and oral mucosa.
Colchicum autumnale
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all parts of the plantallergic dermatitis, toxic poisoning, violation of coordination of movements, acute heart failure
Atropa belladonna (or deadly nightshade)
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all parts of the plant contain alkaloidssickness, vomiting, drowsiness
Robinia pseudoacacia
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barkvomiting, diarrhea, cramps, stomach ache, heart failure, kidney and pulmonary insufficiency
Hyoscyamus
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systemic toxic effects
Galanthus vernus
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leaves, stems, bulbsallergic dermatitis vomiting, diarrhea, cramps, heart failure, kidney and pulmonary insufficiency, damage of the nervous system
Euonymus
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the whole plant
Biota orientalis or Thuja orientalis
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edema of larynx, violation of coordination of movements, acute heart failure
Cicuta virosa (cowbane or northern water hemlock)
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The whole plant is poisonouos. Cicuta smells like carrots, and its roots taste like reddish. The resin of the root contains cicutoxin.Sickness, vomiting and colic, dizziness, shakiness, foaming at the mouth. The pupils are dilated, epileptic fits and cramps can end with paralysis and death. 100-200g of the roots is enough to kill a cow, and 50-100g kills a sheep. According to some sources, Socrates was killed with the poison from this plant.
Heracleum
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the most severe skin burns
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
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edema of larynx, violation of coordination of movements, acute heart failure
Daphne mezereum
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Bark, leaves, flowers and fruit are very poisonous.systemic toxic effects
Hellebores
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the whole plant, especially roots and leavesirritation of mucous, vomiting, diarrhea, heart failure
Heliotropium laseocarpum
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leaves, stalks and seeds
Geranium, Pelargonium, especially blood red geranium (Sanguinaria Canadensis)
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indigestion
Wisteria
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vomiting, diarrhea
Gloriosa
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deadly poisonous
Hydrangea
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Leaves and flowers contain cyanide ions that have a poisonous effect when the contact saliva or watervomiting, diarrhea, shiver, heart failure, kidney and pulmonary insufficiency
Delphinium
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vomiting, diarrhea, cramps, heart failure, kidney and pulmonary insufficiency
Datura
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all parts of the plant contain alkaloidssickness, vomiting, drowsiness
Sweet tobacco
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all parts of the plant contain alkaloidssickness, vomiting, drowsiness
Jasminum or Philadelphus
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systemic toxic effects
Lonicera
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edema of larynx
Hypericum
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damage of the nervous system
Lonicera caprifolium
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Cornus
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edema of larynx
Clematis
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vomiting, diarrhea
Ricinus communis
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vomiting, diarrhea
Cannabis
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hallucinogen
Aesculus
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seedlings, nuts, seedsvomiting, diarrhea, cramps, heart failure, kidney and pulmonary insufficiency
Crocus
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the whole plantvomiting, diarrhea
Trollius
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roots
Phytolacca Americana and Phytolacca accinosa
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vomiting, diarrhea
Lysichiton americanum
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vomiting, diarrhea
Lupinus
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systemic toxic effects
Ranunculus
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systemic toxic effects
Papaver
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hallucinogen
Digitalis
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leavesvomiting, diarrhea, cramps, heart failure, kidney and pulmonary insufficiency
Viscum
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disorders of the heart and central nervous system
Nerium oleander
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the whole plant, especially leavessystemic toxic effects, disorders of the heart
Polypodiophyta
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vomiting, diarrhea
Capsella
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Primulaceae, including Primula
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juiceskin burn and allergic dermatitis
Petunia
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all parts of the plant contain poisonous alkaloidsvomiting, diarrhea, drowsiness
Tansy (Tanacetum )
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while blooming the inflorescences of Tanacetum contain alkaloids (0.04-0.5%), glycosides, organic acids. The plant is toxic because of the presence of thujone
Artemisia taurica Willd
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aboveground parts
Orange tree, bigaradia, bitter orange (Citrus aurantium)
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vomiting, diarrhea, cramps, heart failure, kidney and pulmonary insufficiency
Pulsatilla pratensis
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juiceThe leaves extract has strong bactericidal and fungicidal effect, has sedative effect and can be used as a hypnotic, an analgesic and expectorant, stimulates liver functions. It is used in veterinary medicine. The juice can cause skin diseases.
Rheum
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leavessystemic toxic effects
Rhododendron
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leavescardiovascular disorders, diarrhea and vomiting
Ruta graviolens (rue, herb-of-grace)
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inflammation and burns of the mouth
Buxus (European box, boxwood)
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systemic toxic effects, lethal outcome is possible
Nicotiana
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leavesedema of larynx, violation of coordination of movements, acute heart failure
Taxus baccata (yew, English yew, European yew)
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bark, leaves, seedsvomiting, diarrhea, acute heart failure
Physalis
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vomiting, diarrhea, cramps, heart failure, kidney and pulmonary insufficiency
Chlorophytum
hlorofitum.jpg
allergic dermatitis, but not all cats get it
Veratrum (false hellebores, corn lilies)
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leaves, roots, seedsvomiting, diarrhea, cramps, heart failure, kidney and pulmonary insufficiency up to lethal outcome
Chelidonium
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it contains alkaloids: homochelidonine, chelerythrine, sanguinarine, protopine and othersCramps, increased intestinal peristalsis and secretion of saliva, hallucinations. Cattle gets severe poisoning, strong inflammation of the stomach and intestines. When, for example, a pig has eaten Chelidonium, it does not only get weak, but it also becomes deaf.


Some more poisonous plants: potatoes (sprouts), onions, tomatoes (stems, leaves, green fruit), apple (seeds), elderberry (berries), dandelion (milky juice of old plants is dangerous).

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