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,…
Yes, lilies are toxic to cats, and for cats the risk is severe. True lilies like Easter, tiger, Asiatic and daylilies can cause fatal kidney failure in cats, even from a small lick of pollen or a sip of vase water. Dogs react differently. Eating true lily plant material usually causes milder stomach upset in…
Sago palm is severely toxic to both cats and dogs. Every part of the plant is poisonous, and the seeds are the most dangerous of all. This is not a plant where a small nibble means an upset stomach. Sago palm contains cycasin, a toxin that can cause liver failure and death. If your pet…
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