Poisonous Plant Safety
Drs. Foster & Smith Educational Staff
With the hustle and bustle of the season, we pet owners may not be as observant as we'd like. Cats and
dogs can be very curious and some love to chew greenery. But knowing what types of flora may cause
your pet to become ill, and preventing contact with them, may save you a frantic trip to the veterinarian's
office. Also, we recommend you post the telephone number of your area poison control center (or the
national hotline) by the phone.
The following is by no means a complete list, but comprises some of the most common indoor plants that
could cause problems:
May cause rash after skin or mouth contact:
- Chrysanthemum
- Fig, Creeping & Weeping
- Poinsettia
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Causes mouth swelling and may cause staggering and collapse:
- Boston Ivy
- Dieffenbachia (all)
- Lily, Calla and
Peace
- Mother-in-Law's
Tongue
(Snake Plant)
- Philodendron (all)
- Silver Pothos
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May cause vomiting and diarrhea, cramps; some cause
tremors, heart, respiratory, or kidney problem:
- Aloe Vera
- Asparagus
Fern
- Amaryllis
- Azalea
- Bird of
Paradise
- Daffodil
- Elephant Ear
- English Ivy
- Ferns
- Mistletoe
- Rubber Plant
- Schefflera
- Umbrella
Plant
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