Knowing which plants are toxic to cats is crucial if you want to raise a cat in the healthiest environment possible.
The importance of knowing toxic plants is crucial, since cats are curious animals that like to eat and touch everything they see, being in some cases toxic to them without them realizing it.
The bad news is that what is toxic for humans does not have to be for humans and vice versa, as you will see a little further down, you will see how cats are vulnerable to plants that do not harm humans at all.
The good news is that cats are not stupid; therefore, they will stay away from toxic plants that have certain odors that they dislike (something I already explained in the article on how to create a cat repellent). The downside is that not all poisonous plants smell like seeds do, so the cat will still be exposed.
Also, it never hurts to know what can be good or what can be bad for the cat. In this way, you will always keep it safe and always away from danger, both from some foods and plants that are poisonous. Take it as a little guide about cats, similar to when your parents tell you that eating poisonous berries is dangerous for us or drinking river water.
Instructions
- Apple and peach seeds: Sorry, organic farming fan, but if you plant peaches or apples in your garden it can be dangerous for your cat. The reason is that the bitter seed of these trees can cause cats to suffer from multiple multi-organ failures. And can even kill them. Therefore, if you are a farmer, you should be careful with the fruits that fall to the ground, especially when they have decomposed and the seed has been exposed. If you are not a farmer and you like fruit a lot, you should think about what you should have Be careful what you do with the seed of the fruit, which you cannot leave lying around, but you must throw it away as soon as possible .You should also keep your cat away from the garbage, so that it does not peck and find the seed, thus avoiding greater evils.
- Poinsettia: The poinsettia is a very pretty flower that grows in some fields and is toxic to cats. The reason for the toxicity is that it contains latex, a material that is used, among other things, for shower caps, for condoms and that is very toxic for our friends, the cats, therefore, be very careful with this plant, since it can even kill. If you want to keep them away from this danger altogether, try not to go to places where this flower is planted, which can be easily recognized by its fiery red color.
- Eucalyptus: Eucalyptus is a plant that grows in almost any condition, a plant that has a very special smell and is used in many ways such as cosmetics, saunas or respiratory products. This plant is very good for humans, as it opens the lungs, apart from having a very pleasant smell for humans. In the case of cats, it is dangerous for them due to its high toxicity to their body. The good news is that Eucalyptus gives off a lot of smell, a smell that cats hate and therefore they will always stay away from eucalyptus. For this reason, eucalyptus in its various forms is one of the best forms out there to use as a cat repellant.
- Tulips: If you are Dutch, I have bad news for you, your national flower, tulips, are also toxic to cats. Tulips are not capable of killing a cat, but they can cause infections such as diarrhea or various stomach problems, something very unpleasant indeed. If you have tulips at home, try to put them in places inaccessible to the cat or try to get away from them in some way, but if I were you, I would not grow tulips if you have cats, since everything that is toxic is better away.
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Other poisonous plants: There are also other plants that are bad for cats, such as ivy, lilies, azalea, palm trees or begonias, among others.
