Cat toxic plant guide
Plants toxic to cats
Some plants cause mild mouth irritation. Others can be life-threatening. If your cat ate any unknown plant, contact your veterinarian or a poison helpline right away.
Safety note: PawPlants is for general plant safety education only. If your pet ate a plant or is acting sick, contact your veterinarian, ASPCA Poison Control at (888) 426-4435, or Pet Poison Helpline at (855) 764-7661.
High concern plants
- Lilies
- Sago palm
- Azalea
- Yew
- Oleander
- Foxglove
- Autumn crocus
- Castor bean
Common houseplants that can irritate cats
- Pothos
- Monstera
- Philodendron
- Peace lily
- Snake plant
- ZZ plant
- Dracaena
- Aloe vera
Emergency signs
- Repeated vomiting
- Drooling or pawing at the mouth
- Weakness or collapse
- Tremors or seizures
- Trouble breathing
- Not eating or unusual lethargy
Keep checking before you bring plants home
Common names can be confusing, and different plants may share the same nickname. Use the homepage search, compare the botanical name when possible, and ask a veterinarian when you are unsure.