High Toxicity
Madagascar Dragon Tree ( Dracaena marginata ) Parts : The Whole Plant Symptoms : Excessive drooling , vomiting , lack of appetite , depression .
Sago Palm ( Cycas revoluta ) Parts : The whole plant Symptoms : Vomiting , jaundice , polydipsia , gastroenteritis , liver failure , fatality . wandering behaviour allowing their coats to brush past and collect pollen . However , dogs and other animals are also susceptible to the toxins .
Toxicity aside , houseplants can be a great form of enrichment for some animals ; they can provide hiding spaces , a variety of textures and sensory stimuli . There ’ s lots to look out for and consider when cultivating an indoor paradise and keeping pets at the same time . But thanks to the increasing interest in indoor horticulture , there ’ s an abundance of information available to help you keep your furry and feathered friends safe !
Bird of Paradise ( Strelitzia ) Parts : The whole plant Symptoms : Nausea , vomiting , drowsiness , difficulty breathing , loss of appetite , fatality .
Cyclamen Varieties Parts : Rhizomes and tubers , parts of the root system Symptoms : Excessive drooling , vomiting , diarrhoea , arrhythmia and convulsions .
Kalanchoe Varieties Parts : The whole plant Symptoms : Vomiting , diarrhoea , arrhythmia .
Lilies , any ‘ true ’ form . Parts : The whole plant Symptoms : Excessive drooling , vomiting , loss of appetite , lethargy , depression , renal failure .
A NOTE ABOUT LILIES : Whilst true lilies pose the highest threat , ‘ untrue ’ lilies such as calla , peace and peruvian lilies can still cause discomfort if ingested . Cats are the most likely to be affected by lilies , due to their
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