Plants Poisonous to Pets

If you’ve got pets and a love for plants, it’s worth hitting pause before bringing home that new leafy beauty. Believe it or not, many common plants can be toxic to cats and dogs. And we’re not just talking about obscure rainforest vines—these are everyday plants you might already have in your home or garden.

Lilies, for example, are incredibly dangerous for cats—even a small nibble can lead to kidney failure. Sago palms, often used in landscaping, can be deadly for dogs. Then there are plants like philodendrons, pothos, and snake plants—popular indoor choices that can cause anything from vomiting to serious swelling if your pet decides to take a bite.

The safest route? Look up every plant before bringing it home. The ASPCA’s website has a super helpful list of what’s safe and what’s not. If you’re unsure, stick with pet-friendly options like spider plants, prayer plants, or parlor palms. Download our list

🚨 IF INGESTED: Contact your veterinarian or pet poison control immediately 🚨

Pet Poison Helpline: (855) 764-7661 | ASPCA: (888) 426-4435

🏠 Indoor Plants

1. Aloe Vera
2. Amaryllis
3. Anthurium
4. Asparagus Fern
5. Begonia
6. Bird of Paradise
7. Caladium
8. Calla Lily
9. Chrysanthemum
10. Cyclamen
11. Daffodil
12. Dieffenbachia
13. Easter Lily
14. English Ivy
15. Fiddle Leaf Fig
16. Flamingo Flower
17. Gladiola
18. Hyacinth
19. Jade Plant
20. Kalanchoe
21. Lily of the Valley
22. Money Tree
23. Monstera
24. Narcissus
25. Oleander
26. Peace Lily
27. Philodendron
28. Poinsettia
29. Pothos
30. Rubber Plant
31. Sago Palm
32. Scheffiera
33. Snake Plant
34. Swiss Cheese Plant
35. Tiger Lily
36. Tulip
37. ZZ Plant

🌳 Trees & Shrubs

38. Apricot (pits)
39. Avocado
40. Azalea
41. Black Cherry
42. Black Walnut
43. Boxwood
44. Buckeye
45. Burning Bush
46. Cherry Laurel
47. Chinaberry
48. Elderberry
49. Eucalyptus
50. Golden Chain
51. Holly
52. Horse Chestnut
53. Japanese Maple
54. Japanese Yew
55. Juniper
56. Kentucky Coffee Tree
57. Magnolia
58. Maple (red)
59. Mountain Ash
60. Oak
61. Peach (pits)
62. Plum (pits)
63. Privet
64. Red Maple
65. Rhododendron
66. Sumac
67. Yew Tree

🌻 Garden & Flowering Plants

68. Anemone
69. Autumn Crocus
70. Baby’s Breath
71. Bachelor’s Button
72. Bleeding Heart
73. Carnation
74. Castor Bean
75. Clematis
76. Columbine
77. Corn Plant
78. Cosmos
79. Datura
80. Delphinium
81. Four O’Clock
82. Foxglove
83. Freesia
84. Geranium
85. Hibiscus
86. Hosta
87. Hydrangea
88. Impatiens
89. Iris
90. Jasmine
91. Jonquil
92. Lantana
93. Larkspur
94. Lavender
95. Lily
96. Lily of the Nile
97. Lobelia
98. Lupine
99. Marigold
100. Morning Glory
101. Nicotiana
102. Pansy
103. Peony
104. Periwinkle
105. Petunia
106. Primrose
107. Ranunculus
108. Rose of Sharon
109. Salvia
110. Snapdragon
111. Stock
112. Sunflower
113. Sweet Alyssum
114. Sweet Pea
115. Verbena
116. Violet
117. Wisteria
118. Yew
119. Zinnia

🌿 Wild Plants

120. Bittersweet
121. Bloodroot
122. Burdock
123. Buttercup
124. Camas
125. Cardinal Flower
126. Chokecherry
127. Cocklebur
128. Cow Parsnip
129. Death Camas
130. Dutchman’s Breeches
131. False Hellebore
132. Golden Seal
133. Ground Cherry
134. Hemlock
135. Henbane
136. Indian Tobacco
137. Jack-in-the-Pulpit
138. Jimsonweed
139. Johnson Grass
140. Mayapple
141. Milkweed
142. Mistletoe
143. Monkshood
144. Mushrooms (wild)
145. Nightshade
146. Pokeweed
147. Poison Hemlock
148. Poison Ivy
149. Poison Oak
150. Poison Sumac
151. Skunk Cabbage
152. Virginia Creeper

🌵 Succulents & Cacti

153. Barrel Cactus
154. Century Plant
155. Crown of Thorns
156. Desert Rose
157. Pencil Cactus
158. Prickly Pear
159. String of Pearls

🥕 Herbs & Vegetables

160. Chives
161. Garlic
162. Green Potatoes
163. Leeks
164. Onions
165. Potato (green/sprouts)
166. Rhubarb Leaves
167. Shallots
168. Tomato (green/leaves)

🌿 Vines & Climbers

169. American Bittersweet
170. Boston Ivy
171. Grape Ivy
172. Honeysuckle
173. Moonflower
174. Trumpet Vine

🌿 Ferns & Ground Cover

175. Bracken Fern
176. Christmas Fern
177. Emerald Fern
178. Foxtail Fern
179. Maidenhair Fern
180. Pachysandra
181. Vinca

💧 Aquatic Plants

182. Arrowhead
183. Cattail
184. Duckweed
185. Lotus
186. Pickerel Rush
187. Water Chestnut
188. Water Hemlock
189. Water Hyacinth
190. Water Lettuce
191. Water Lily
192. Yellow Flag Iris

🌾 Additional Toxic Plants

193. Afghan Pine
194. Almond (bitter)
195. Angel’s Trumpet
196. Apple Seeds
197. Apricot Kernels
198. Baneberry
199. Bird Cherry

🐱 ESPECIALLY TOXIC TO CATS

All Lilies (Tiger, Easter, Asiatic, Day lilies)
Sago Palm
Azalea/Rhododendron
Oleander
Castor Bean
Cyclamen
Kalanchoe
Yew

Even small amounts can be fatal to cats!

🐕 ESPECIALLY TOXIC TO DOGS

Xylitol (artificial sweetener)
Chocolate
Grapes/Raisins
Onions/Garlic
Avocado
Macadamia Nuts
Hops
Tulip/Daffodil Bulbs

Can cause serious illness in dogs!

🚨 Common Symptoms of Plant Poisoning

Watch for these signs:

Vomiting or retching
Diarrhea
Loss of appetite
Lethargy or weakness
Difficulty breathing
Excessive drooling
Seizures
Changes in urination
Mouth irritation or pawing at face
Abnormal heart rate

Important: If you suspect your pet has ingested any toxic plant, contact your veterinarian immediately, even if symptoms haven’t appeared yet. Quick action can save your pet’s life!

Remember: When in doubt, keep plants away from pets. This list is not exhaustive, and toxicity can vary based on the amount consumed and your pet’s size and health.

Always consult with your veterinarian for the most current information about plant toxicity and pet safety.