Yes, wisteria is toxic to both cats and dogs. Every part of the plant contains toxins, but the seeds and seed pods are the most dangerous. Even a small amount of chewed seeds can make a pet very sick. The culprits are two natural compounds, lectin and wisterin. They can cause repeated vomiting, diarrhea, and…
Yes, irises are toxic to both cats and dogs. All parts of the plant can cause irritation, but the rhizomes, the thick underground stems, contain the highest concentration of irritating compounds. The good news first: most iris poisonings in pets are mild to moderate. The usual signs are drooling, vomiting and diarrhea. You should still…
Yes, peonies are mildly toxic to cats and dogs. The plant contains paeonol, a natural compound that can irritate the gut and trigger vomiting and diarrhea. The risk is usually low. A nibbled petal tends to cause mild stomach upset at most, and many pets show no signs at all. Root bark and older woody…
Good news first: roses are not toxic to cats and dogs. The ASPCA lists the rose plant, from petals to stems, as non-toxic to both. So if your cat just nibbled a petal from your Valentine's bouquet, you can breathe. That said, no plant is completely harmless. Roses come with three practical risks that have…
Yes, carnations are mildly toxic to both cats and dogs. A nibble usually leads to nothing more than an upset stomach or irritated skin. Serious poisoning is rare. Still, carnations show up in almost every mixed bouquet at the grocery store. They are affordable, they last for weeks, and they sit right at pet height…
Chrysanthemums are toxic to both cats and dogs. Every part of the plant, from the petals to the leaves and stems, contains natural chemicals that can make your pet sick if chewed or swallowed. The main culprits are pyrethrins, natural insect-repelling compounds the plant produces to protect itself. In pets, they can cause drooling, vomiting,…
Yes, oleander is toxic to cats and dogs. It is one of the most dangerous common plants a pet can encounter. Every part of the plant, from the leaves and flowers to the stems, sap and even the water it sits in, contains cardiac glycosides. These are natural compounds that directly affect the heart. Even…
Yes, azaleas are toxic to cats and dogs, and this is one of the more dangerous plants we cover. Rhododendrons, their close relatives, carry the same risk. Even a few leaves can make a pet seriously ill. These shrubs contain grayanotoxins, natural toxins that can cause vomiting, weakness, heart rhythm problems and, in severe cases,…
Hydrangeas are toxic to both cats and dogs. Every part of the plant contains cyanogenic glycosides, natural compounds that can release small amounts of cyanide when chewed and digested. The good news: most hydrangea nibbles cause stomach upset, not a life-threatening emergency. A pet would usually need to eat a fair amount of plant material…
Yes, geraniums are toxic to both cats and dogs. The common garden geranium, whose botanical name is Pelargonium, contains two natural compounds called geraniol and linalool that can make your pet sick. This matters more than you might think, because geraniums are everywhere in summer. They fill window boxes, balcony planters and porch pots across…
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