Toxic Plants & Emergency Response
Are Daisies Toxic to Cats? It Depends Which Daisy
Are daisies toxic to cats? The ASPCA's daisy entry is actually the mum family (toxic), while gerbera daisies are safe. The species-by-species answer.
Jul 27, 2026
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Cat-Safe PlantsCat-Safe Indoor Trees: 9 Non-Toxic Picks and 7 to Avoid
The cat-safe indoor trees that give a big statement plant safely: 9 ASPCA-verified non-toxic picks, plus the toxic ones (fiddle-leaf fig, sago palm) to skip.
Jul 10, 2026
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Cat-Safe PlantsCat-Safe Bouquet: A Sourced Flower and Filler Guide
How to build or order a cat-safe bouquet: ASPCA-sourced safe flowers and fillers, the toxic greenery most guides miss, and where to buy one for a cat household.
Jul 9, 2026
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Cat-Safe PlantsAre Christmas Cactus Toxic to Cats? No, They Are Cat-Safe
Are christmas cactus toxic to cats? No. The ASPCA lists them as non-toxic, with no spines. The one caveat, plus the whole holiday-cacti family, explained.
Jul 8, 2026
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Toxic Plants & Emergency ResponseAre Hyacinths Toxic to Cats? Yes, Especially the Bulb
Are hyacinths toxic to cats? Yes. The ASPCA lists hyacinths as toxic to cats, and the bulb is the dangerous part. Symptoms, the pollen myth, and safe swaps.
Jul 7, 2026
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Dog-Safe PlantsIs Eucalyptus Safe for Dogs? No, Plant and Oil Are Toxic
Is eucalyptus safe for dogs? No. The ASPCA lists eucalyptus as toxic to dogs, and the essential oil is worse. Symptoms, the shower question, and safe swaps.
Jul 2, 2026
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Toxic Plants & Emergency ResponseIs Peppermint Oil Safe for Cats? No, the Oil Is Toxic
Is peppermint oil safe for cats? No. Peppermint oil is toxic to cats, absorbed through skin and inhalation, with no safe dose. Symptoms, fleas, and safe swaps.
Jun 24, 2026
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Dog-Safe PlantsIs Lavender Safe for Dogs? The Plant and Oil, Explained
Is lavender safe for dogs? The plant is mildly toxic per the ASPCA, and concentrated oil is the real caution, though lavender is not among the worst dog oils.
Jun 18, 2026
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Toxic Plants & Emergency ResponseIs Eucalyptus Safe for Cats? No, Plant and Oil Are Toxic
Is eucalyptus safe for cats? No. The ASPCA lists eucalyptus as toxic to cats, and the essential oil is worse. Symptoms, the shower question, and safe swaps.
Jun 17, 2026
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Toxic Plants & Emergency ResponseAre Carnations Toxic to Cats? Yes, Mildly (ASPCA Verdict)
Are carnations toxic to cats? Yes. The ASPCA lists carnations as toxic to cats, despite many guides calling them safe. Symptoms, severity, and safe swaps.
Jun 11, 2026
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Toxic Plants & Emergency ResponseIs Lavender Safe for Cats? What the Plant and Oil Do
Is lavender safe for cats? The ASPCA lists the plant as mildly toxic, but lavender essential oil is the bigger danger. Here is what's safe and what's not.
Jun 7, 2026
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Cat-Safe PlantsAre Sunflowers Toxic to Cats? No, They Are Cat-Safe
Are sunflowers toxic to cats? No, the ASPCA lists sunflowers as non-toxic to cats, pollen and all. Unlike its toxic cousin the chrysanthemum, it is safe.
Jun 6, 2026
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Toxic Plants & Emergency ResponseAre Chrysanthemums Toxic to Cats? Yes, but Usually Mild
Are chrysanthemums toxic to cats? Yes, via pyrethrins, but eating the plant usually causes only mild stomach upset. The calibrated, vet-sourced answer.
Jun 5, 2026
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Cat-Safe PlantsIs Basil Safe for Cats? Yes, the Whole Plant Is Fine
Is basil safe for cats? Yes, the ASPCA lists basil as non-toxic to cats. The leaves are fine to nibble; only concentrated basil essential oil is a problem.
Jun 5, 2026
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Toxic Plants & Emergency ResponseIs Cebu Blue Pothos Toxic to Cats? Yes, and So Is Satin
Is Cebu Blue pothos toxic to cats? Yes, same calcium oxalate as regular pothos. Satin (Scindapsus) is toxic too. Which pothos you own, and what to do.
Jun 5, 2026
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Toxic Plants & Emergency ResponseAre Succulents Toxic to Cats? The Safe and Toxic List
Are succulents toxic to cats? Some are, most cause only mild stomach upset, but kalanchoe is the dangerous exception. The ASPCA-sourced safe and toxic list.
Jun 4, 2026
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Dog-Safe PlantsAre Peace Lilies Toxic to Dogs? Yes, but Not a True Lily
Are peace lilies toxic to dogs? Yes, but not like true lilies. The calcium oxalate crystals cause mouth pain, not the kidney failure true lilies cause.
Jun 3, 2026
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Living with Pets & PlantsHow to Keep Cats Away From Plants (Safely): What Works
How to keep cats away from plants without hurting them: the placement and redirection tricks that actually work, and the popular sprays you should skip.
Jun 3, 2026
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Dog-Safe PlantsAre Lilies Toxic to Dogs? Mostly Mild, a Few Aren't
Are lilies toxic to dogs? Most, including the ones that kill cats, only upset a dog's stomach. Lily of the valley and glory lily are the real dangers.
Jun 2, 2026
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Dog-Safe PlantsAre Poinsettia Plants Poisonous for Dogs? Mildly, Not Deadly
Are poinsettia plants poisonous for dogs? Only mildly. ASPCA calls the toxicity over-rated, and the deadly-poinsettia story is a debunked 1919 myth.
Jun 1, 2026
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Toxic Plants & Emergency ResponseAre Tulips Toxic to Cats? Yes, but Not Like True Lilies
Are tulips toxic to cats? Yes, ASPCA confirms tulipalin (bulb most toxic). But it causes stomach upset, not the kidney failure true lilies cause.
May 29, 2026
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Cat-Safe PlantsAre Orchids Poisonous to Cats? No, but Watch the Bark
Are orchids poisonous to cats? No. ASPCA classifies the Phalaenopsis orchid as non-toxic. The real risks are potting bark, pesticides, and mild GI upset.
May 28, 2026
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Cat-Safe PlantsAre Roses Toxic to Cats? No, but Thorns Are the Real Catch
Are roses toxic to cats? No. ASPCA classifies all Rosa species as non-toxic. The real risks are thorns, pesticides, and 5 'false roses' that ARE toxic.
May 26, 2026
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Toxic Plants & Emergency ResponseAre Philodendron Toxic to Cats? Yes, Same as Pothos
Are philodendron toxic to cats? Yes, via insoluble calcium oxalate (same as pothos). ASPCA confirms; PPH notes airway swelling is VERY rare. Calibrated guide.
May 25, 2026
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Toxic Plants & Emergency ResponseIs Hydrangea Toxic to Cats? Yes, but Cyanide Cases Are Rare
Is hydrangea toxic to cats? Yes, via cyanogenic glycosides. ASPCA says cyanide intoxication is rare; most cases are mild GI signs that resolve in 24 hours.
May 21, 2026
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Toxic Plants & Emergency ResponseAre Peonies Poisonous to Cats? Yes, but Not Lily-Bad
Are peonies poisonous to cats? Yes, mildly. ASPCA confirms toxic via paeonol; symptoms are GI-only and usually resolve at home in 12 to 24 hours. Calibrated.
May 20, 2026
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Toxic Plants & Emergency ResponseAre Poinsettias Poisonous to Cats? Yes, but Barely
Are poinsettias poisonous to cats? Yes, mildly. The famous holiday-plant scare is widely exaggerated. Here's what ASPCA and Pet Poison Helpline actually say.
May 18, 2026
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Cat-Safe PlantsCat-Safe Flowers: 8 ASPCA-Verified Picks (and a Correction)
Cat-safe flowers sourced to ASPCA: rose, sunflower, gerber daisy, zinnia, alstroemeria, petunia, orchid, African violet. Plus the carnation correction.
May 16, 2026
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Toxic Plants & Emergency ResponseAre Snake Plants Toxic to Cats? Yes, Rarely an Emergency
Snake plants are toxic to cats per the ASPCA. Saponins cause drooling, vomiting, and diarrhea, rarely an emergency. Symptoms timeline and phone numbers.
May 15, 2026
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Toxic Plants & Emergency ResponseIs Aloe Vera Toxic to Cats? Yes, but the Gel Is Not the Part
Aloe vera is toxic to cats per the ASPCA. The yellow latex layer contains the toxins, not the gel. Symptoms, sourced veterinary timeline, alternatives.
May 15, 2026
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Single-Plant GuidesMonstera Plant Care: The Honest Guide (Light, Water, Fixes)
Monstera plant care: bright indirect light, water when top inch dries, 60-85°F, 50%+ humidity. Per Missouri Botanical Garden. Full troubleshooting included.
May 15, 2026
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Toxic Plants & Emergency ResponseAre Lily Toxic to Cats? True Lilies Kill, Five Others Don't
True lilies (Lilium, Hemerocallis) cause fatal kidney failure in cats within 72 hours. Five other plants called lily are not as bad. ASPCA + FDA cited.
May 13, 2026
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Toxic Plants & Emergency ResponseAre Monstera Toxic to Cats? Yes, but Rarely an Emergency
Monstera is toxic to cats per the ASPCA. Calcium oxalate crystals cause oral irritation and drooling, but rarely an emergency. Symptoms timeline inside.
May 12, 2026
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Toxic Plants & Emergency ResponseAre Pothos Toxic to Cats? Yes, but Almost Never an Emergency
Pothos is toxic to cats but rarely an emergency. The calcium oxalate crystals cause oral irritation and mild GI upset. ASPCA-cited guide with phone numbers.
May 11, 2026
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Cat-Safe PlantsCat Grass: A Complete Guide (Species, Growing, Behavior)
Cat grass is a mix of cereal grasses (oat, wheat, barley, rye) cats safely chew. Species, growing from seed, and using it as a houseplant redirect.
May 11, 2026
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Cat-Safe PlantsCat-Safe Plants: 22 Houseplants Vetted Against ASPCA's List
Cat-safe houseplants, curated by use case (low-light, hanging, statement, easy-care, edible). Every plant cross-checked against the ASPCA non-toxic list.
May 11, 2026
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Toxic Plants & Emergency ResponseAre Peace Lilies Toxic to Cats? Yes, but Not a True Lily
Are peace lilies toxic to cats? Yes, but not a true lily, so no kidney failure. ASPCA-cited guide: symptoms, what part is poisonous, and what to do.
May 11, 2026
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Cat-Safe PlantsSpider Plant and Cats: Safe, but Why Is Your Cat Obsessed?
Spider plants are non-toxic to cats per the ASPCA. The famous catnip-like pull is widely reported but unstudied. Why cats love them, and what to do.
May 11, 2026