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5 dangerous plants for your cat

A while ago, in Lifestyle, we published an article about 5 homemade objects that you should take away from your cat.When investigating we saw that not only many things we usually have at home can be dangerous, but many plants indoor are too.

5 dangerous plants for your cat

cats are curious by nature and many of the plants that we have in our homes are potentially toxic or irritating and it is better to know so that they are not within your reach.

Poinsettia

The poinsettia or poinsettia is very typical of the Christmas holidays.It is a gift that is frequently made on those dates, but hides a danger for our cats.In some plants dangerous are the leaves, in others the stems and in others the roots , in the case of the ponsettia all of it is poisonous if it is eaten and even if it only bites.

5 dangerous plants for your cat

Its sap is a kind of latex that can irritate eyes or skin, produce itching and even, if consumed, can damage the mucous membranes of the gastrointestinal tract , produce vomiting and diarrhea .

Tulips

Tulips can reach inside your home in a beautiful bouquet and in that case no they have a special problem , but sometimes they arrive in a pot and there if there is danger .The bulb of the tulip if ingested causes stomach problems such as irritation, diarrhea and vomiting.

5 dangerous plants for your cat

They are not fatal but better avoid the problem.

The Philodendron The philodendron is also a plant that is easy to give away. The whole plant and all its varieties are toxic .

5 dangerous plants for your cat

If the cat simply the bites you may suffer breathing problems due to inflammation of the tongue and pharynx, you will also have burning in the mouth with severe pain.If you not only chew it, but you will swallow could die, since the clinical picture is severe.It could suffer an internal edema , kidney disorders, convulse and even encephalitis and paralysis .

Begonias

Although begonias are plants that don't We will usually have abroad , some of its more than 1,500 types adapt perfectly to the interior of our homes.

5 dangerous plants for your cat

You have to keep them away from our cats, since if by chance they chew or eat them they may have a strong irritation in the mouth , the same as in the tongue, and vomit.

Diefembaquias

Diefembaquias are also entirely toxic, due to the latex we have talked about in the case of the poinsettia.Luck is that as the effect of the poison is immediate , as soon as the burning sensation and pain in the mouth begins they will stop nibbling on it and it will be difficult for them to ingest it.

5 dangerous plants for your cat

It has an inflammatory effect on the respiratory and digestive system.If this occurs, the danger would depend on the amount that he would have eaten in relation to his weight, being able to produce, in very extreme cases , death from asphyxiation .

As you can see, it is very important do not leave plants that we are not sure are harmless to our pets , because the cats, looking around and playing, can endanger their lives.Our recommendation, if we suspect that our cat may have chewed or eaten a plant, is to go to the veterinary office; They will perfectly advise us.

If you are interested in topics related to our pets, you may want to read 9 things that your cat hates.

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