Pet's Poisonous Plants
Do you know which plants are poisonous for your pet?
Listed below are popular houseplants, garden plants and landscaping foliage that are poisonous plants for dogs, cats and other animals at risk when chewed or ingested:
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Amaryllis
This popular Easter plant can cause vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, depression, tremors and excessive salivation.
Autumn Crocus
Known as the "naked lady," if ingested, this lavender flowered plant can cause bloody vomiting, diarrhea, shock, organ damage and bone marrow suppression.
Azalea (Rhododendron)
Common to the southeast, severe azalea poisoning can suppress a pet's central nervous system causing death from cardiovascular collapse.
Castor Bean
Considered by some to be the most poisonous plant, raw castor beans contain ricin which is highly toxic to you and your pet.
Chrysanthemum
If ingested, these popular blooms can cause gastrointestinal upset, drooling, depression and loss of coordination.
Cyclamen
Although wild cyclamen is a food source for pigs and caterpillars, horticultural variations should be kept away from your pets.
English Ivy
Variations of this popular climbing plant contain substances that may upset your pet's gastrointestinal tract and cause vomiting or diarrhea when ingested.
Kalanchoe
These ornamental houseplants are easily cultivated and have components that can cause cardiac poisoning. In some parts of the world, wild kalanchoe is a problematic threat to grazing animals.
Lilies
Several varieties of this popular flower (including the Easter Lily) are extremely toxic and can cause acute renal failure in cats.
Marijuana
You should never allow you cat or dog to ingest cannabis as it can cause health problems to include seizures or even a coma.
Narcissus Blubs
Bulbs contain an alkaloid poison call lycorine. Problems range from depression of the central nervous system to dermatologic irritations.
Oleander
Oleander is one of the most poisonous plants to animals (including children and pets). Charcoal may be administered to reduce absorption of toxins. If ingested, always seek immediate treatment.
Peace Lily
Not a true lily, peace lilies are mildly toxic to humans and animals, but not as toxic to pets as onions or garlic.
Pothos
If chewed or ingested, this popular houseplant can irritate mouth and gastrointestinal tissues.
Sago Palm
The nuts of the sago palm are particularly toxic but you shouldn't allow pets to chew or ingest any part of the plant.- Schefflera
Found in almost every garden center, this common house plant can irritate the mouth, lips or tongue of pets who chew on them. 
Yew Berries
Bright red yew berries are often used in Christmas decorations. If ingested without first removing the seeds, these can be harmful to humans, pets and grazing animals.
Keep your toxic house plants away from popular pet areas in your home and always protect puppies or kittens from accidentally chewing on any pet poisonous plant while teething. Older pets typically require less supervision but should be watched when they are emotionally or physically stressed as they are more likely to chew on foreign objects.
Additional Reference: ASPCA Poison Control
