Pets and domestic plants are not always the best combination. You may be surprised, but a fair number of plants, including quite popular home and landscape species, can cause poisoning or even the death of a pet. Below we will only talk about a few of the huge list of plants that can be dangerous. Talk with a veterinarian or try to find out more about the plants that are in your home.
We are not trying to say that these plants and animals can not coexist. Many cats and dogs will not pay attention to these plants, and even if your pet gets to them, the plant can not harm it.
And yet, it's better to secure yourself beforehand than regret after. Watch your pets and the fact that they like to chew - in particular, for puppies and kittens, who, as a rule, chew everything they reach. Use a special spray repellent, safe for both animals and plants, to wean the animal to chew plants, install a decorative fence or wrap large plants with a grid and put them where the animal does not reach them. And if you suspect that your pet still got to a dangerous plant, then contact the veterinarian or the emergency veterinary service immediately.
- Gippeastrum
- Colchicum (autumn crocus)
- Azalia
- Chrysanthemum
- Koleus
- Cyclic
- Narcissus and tulip
- Georgin
- English ivy
- Digitalis (digitalis)
- Mozzarella (winter)
- Hortenseiya
- Lilies
- Lily (beauty)
- Oleandr
- Spathiphyllum
- Epipremnum is golden
- The sagovician sniffing
- Umbrella tree (scheffler)
- Sweet pea
- Tees
- Conclusion
Remember also that some of these plants can be poisonous to humans. It is clear that an adult is unlikely to chew inedible plants, but it is worthwhile to closely monitor the young children, especially at a time when kids are actively exploring the world and pulling everything they can into their mouths.
Gippeastrum
Gippeastrum – популярное луковичное растение с красивыми цветами, но для кошек и собак оно может стать причиной ряда проблем, от желудочно-кишечных расстройств до тремора или даже анорексии. Родственник гиппеаструма амариллис (который также называют амариллис белладонна) не менее токсичен.
Colchicum (autumn crocus)
Colchicum (autumn crocus) выглядит невинно, но результатом поедания этого безобидного на вид растения может быть рвота, диарея и даже повреждение внутренних органов. Любопытный факт: нередко отравители в детективных романах использовали именно это растение для убийства человека (как и наперстянку, о которой мы расскажем ниже).
Azalia
Azalia, как и другие растения рода Рододендрон, может стать причиной рвоты, диареи, общей слабости и, в случае, если доза была достаточно большой, даже смерти.
Chrysanthemum
Natural insecticides of pyrethrins contained in chrysanthemums can not only help in repelling insects, but also cause gastrointestinal disorders.
Koleus
The most likely result of eating a koleus is vomiting and diarrhea, however this plant can also cause anorexia and depression.
Cyclic
Eating cyclamen can end with vomiting. The most poisonous parts of the plant are roots, but your pets should stay away from any part of it.
Narcissus and tulip
Everyone likes the spring variety of daffodils and tulips. However, the bulbs of these plants are a source of toxins that can cause numerous problems, from increased salivation to convulsions and heart failure.
Georgin
Georgin может стать причиной кожных заболеваний и расстройств желудочно-кишечного тракта, поэтому если у вашего питомца чувствительная пищеварительная система, это растение стоит держать подальше от него.
English ivy
English ivy – популярное ландшафтное и комнатное растение, но употребление его в пищу может вызвать рвоту, диарею, боли и повышенное слюноотделение.
Digitalis (digitalis)
Given that the digitalis (also known as digitalis) is used in medications that improve the work of the heart, it is not surprising that this plant can cause an upset in the cardiac activity of both animals and humans. Among other unpleasant consequences of eating foxglove are disorders of the gastrointestinal tract.
Mozzarella (winter)
Mozzarella (winter) – популярное зимнее декоративное растение, которое может стать причиной брюшных болей, колик и депрессии у собак и кошек.
Hortenseiya
Despite the fact that hydrangea is one of the most beautiful garden plants, the result of eating it in animals can be a number of problems, from irritation of the oral cavity and gastrointestinal disorders to depression.
Lilies
Numerous representatives of the lily family, including Asian hybrids, like those shown here, are very toxic to cats: even a small dose will cause severe damage to the kidneys.
Lily (beauty)
Lily (beauty) хоть и не принадлежит к семейству лилейных, но тоже ядовит.
Oleandr
Oleandr очень ядовит, как для животных, так и для людей. Результатом употребления этого растения в пищу могут стать разнообразные осложнения, от расстройств желудочно-кишечной системы до нарушений сердечной деятельности и смерти.
Spathiphyllum
Spathiphyllum – идеальное комнатное растение. Оно неприхотливо, выносливо и прекрасно чувствует себя в тени. К сожалению, оно может стать причиной тяжелых раздражений ротовой полости и рвоты у собак и кошек.
Epipremnum is golden
Having chewed and swallowed the leaves of the epipreminalum of the golden (potos), the pet can "reward" itself with irritation and swelling of the mucous membrane. The good news is that epipremnum is a curling plant that is often placed too high to be reached by an animal.
The sagovician sniffing
The sagovician sniffing может быть и эффектным комнатным растением, и довольно популярным ландшафтным (в теплых регионах). Его недостаток в том, что он ядовит для животных. Листья этого растения могут вызывать некоторые проблемы со здоровьем, но самая опасная его часть – семена (орехи), которые могут вызывать конвульсии и печеночную недостаточность.
Umbrella tree (scheffler)
A very popular umbelliferous tree (shefflera) can cause severe irritation of the mouth and vomiting.
Sweet pea
Delicate sweet peas also should be kept away from animals - it can cause tremors, convulsions and, in especially severe cases, death.
Tees
The alkaloid toxin contained in yew leaves affects the central nervous system and can cause heart failure.
Conclusion
On good, this list can still be expanded many times, taking into account personal intolerance and allergies, personally for you and your pet, it can consist of more than 100 items. Before you start a beautiful plant at home or in the garden, which you liked so much from your neighbor, if you are experiencing some health problems or you are worried about the health of your pet, you should first consult with a specialist. Still have questions? Write in the comments.
