Sweet pea plants are toxic to both cats and dogs. The seeds and pods carry the most risk, but no part of the plant is a safe snack for your pet. If a dog or cat eats sweet pea, symptoms can include weakness and lethargy. In serious cases, seizures are possible. If your pet has…
Is morning glory toxic to cats and dogs? Yes. Every part of the vine can cause stomach upset, but the seeds are the real concern. Eaten in quantity, they can trigger tremors, disorientation and strange behavior. The reassuring part: most pets walk past the vines without a nibble, and a few simple habits keep the…
Contents What makes lantana toxic Triterpenoids are a group of natural compounds. In lantana, they are concentrated in the leaves, stems and flowers. When a pet eats them, these compounds are hard on the liver. They interfere with how the liver processes bile, and over time that can cause liver cells to die. Liver damage…
Baby's breath is mildly toxic to both cats and dogs. The good news: a nibble usually leads to nothing worse than mild vomiting or diarrhea. The bad news: those tiny white flowers show up in almost every bouquet, so the risk is easy to miss. This guide covers why baby's breath irritates pets, what symptoms…
Are daisies toxic to cats and dogs? Some are, and some are not. It depends which daisy you mean. Gerbera daisies are generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs. Common daisies, Shasta daisies and their chrysanthemum relatives are toxic to both. The confusion is in the name. Daisy is a nickname shared by many different…
Yes, buttercups are toxic to cats and dogs. That includes the small yellow flowers popping up in your lawn and the lush ranunculus in a spring bouquet. They are cousins in the same plant family, and they carry the same irritant toxin. Here is the reassuring part. Buttercups taste sharp and bitter, so most pets…
Gladiolus plants are toxic to both cats and dogs. Every part of the plant can cause problems, but the corms, the bulb-like structures underground, are the most dangerous. If your pet chews a gladiolus, watch for vomiting, drooling and lethargy, and call your vet. The risk looks different depending on how the plant enters your…
Yes. Calla lilies are toxic to both cats and dogs. If your pet chews a leaf, flower or bulb, expect mouth pain, heavy drooling and pawing at the face. The good news: a calla lily is not a true lily. It does not cause the sudden kidney failure in cats that makes true lilies so…
Is tradescantia toxic to cats and dogs? Yes. Tradescantia, the trailing plant many of us know as the inch plant, is mildly toxic to both cats and dogs. The sap is the problem. If it touches your pet's skin, it can cause redness and irritation. If your pet chews the leaves or stems, it can…
Yes. Arrowhead plant is toxic to both cats and dogs. If your pet chews a leaf, expect a painful mouth, heavy drooling and possibly vomiting. The cause is calcium oxalate. Calcium oxalate crystals are tiny sharp crystals that can irritate your pet's mouth and throat. Almost every part of the plant carries them, from leaf…
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