Dangerous Plants for Cats

[Photo Originally Appeared on North Shore Animal League's Wesbite]

Penny is a beautiful cat who was adopted into a loving home a few months ago from North Shore Animal League America. You see, Penny originally came to North Shore as a tiny kitten and was nursed back to health and adopted shortly after. However, after only a month in her new home she was returned because she appeared very ill. She was diagnosed with kidney failure, but with IV Fluids and a special diet, her condition has been well contained. Her new owners love Penny very much, but rely on the help of North Shore Animal League to help her stay healthy. North Shore relies on sponsors in order to continue long term care for animals with serious medical conditions. You can sponsor Penny for any amount you’d like.

You may be wondering what this has to do with “Dangerous Plants for Cats”, but this story has very much to do with dangerous plants. As it turns out, the reason Penny has a serious kidney condition is because she ate some type of lily. There are a lot of plants that can be toxic to cats, most especially lilies.

Other plants include Iris, Daffodils, Azaleas, and Oleander. For more information including a complete list of toxic and non-toxic plants, fruits, and vegetables and tips on how to safeguard your home for your cat, please visit The Cats Fanciers’ Association, Inc. website.

The Animal Poison Control Center Hotline is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in case of accidental poisioning from the plants, vegetables, fruits and any other chemical. They can be reached at 1-888-426-4435.