Plant Toxicity Lookup for Pets

Search for common houseplants and garden plants to check if they're toxic to dogs or cats. Quick reference for pet owners to keep their furry friends safe from poisonous plants.

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48 plants found

Lily

Lilium species

Toxic to Cats

Highly Toxic

Toxic Parts:

All parts including pollen

Symptoms of Ingestion:

Vomiting
Lethargy
Loss of appetite
Kidney failure

⚠️ If Ingested:

EMERGENCY - Contact vet immediately. Even small amounts can cause fatal kidney failure in cats.

Sago Palm

Cycas revoluta

Toxic to Dogs Toxic to Cats

Highly Toxic

Toxic Parts:

All parts, especially seeds

Symptoms of Ingestion:

Vomiting
Diarrhea
Seizures
Liver failure
Death

⚠️ If Ingested:

EMERGENCY - Contact vet immediately. All parts are extremely toxic and can be fatal.

Oleander

Nerium oleander

Toxic to Dogs Toxic to Cats

Highly Toxic

Toxic Parts:

All parts

Symptoms of Ingestion:

Vomiting
Diarrhea
Abnormal heart rhythm
Death

⚠️ If Ingested:

EMERGENCY - Contact vet immediately. Highly toxic, can affect heart function.

Azalea

Rhododendron species

Toxic to Dogs Toxic to Cats

Highly Toxic

Toxic Parts:

All parts

Symptoms of Ingestion:

Vomiting
Diarrhea
Drooling
Weakness
Heart problems

⚠️ If Ingested:

EMERGENCY - Contact vet immediately. Small amounts can be toxic.

Autumn Crocus

Colchicum autumnale

Toxic to Dogs Toxic to Cats

Highly Toxic

Toxic Parts:

All parts

Symptoms of Ingestion:

Vomiting
Diarrhea
Bleeding
Organ damage
Bone marrow suppression

⚠️ If Ingested:

EMERGENCY - Contact vet immediately. Can cause severe multi-organ damage.

Aloe Vera

Aloe barbadensis

Toxic to Dogs Toxic to Cats

Moderately Toxic

Toxic Parts:

Leaves (latex)

Symptoms of Ingestion:

Vomiting
Diarrhea
Lethargy
Tremors

⚠️ If Ingested:

Contact vet if significant amount ingested or symptoms appear.

Philodendron

Philodendron species

Toxic to Dogs Toxic to Cats

Moderately Toxic

Toxic Parts:

All parts

Symptoms of Ingestion:

Oral irritation
Drooling
Vomiting
Difficulty swallowing

⚠️ If Ingested:

Contact vet if symptoms persist or worsen. Rinse mouth with water.

Pothos (Devil's Ivy)

Epipremnum aureum

Toxic to Dogs Toxic to Cats

Moderately Toxic

Toxic Parts:

All parts

Symptoms of Ingestion:

Oral irritation
Drooling
Vomiting
Difficulty swallowing

⚠️ If Ingested:

Contact vet if symptoms persist. Rinse mouth with water.

Dieffenbachia (Dumb Cane)

Dieffenbachia species

Toxic to Dogs Toxic to Cats

Moderately Toxic

Toxic Parts:

All parts

Symptoms of Ingestion:

Oral irritation
Drooling
Vomiting
Difficulty swallowing

⚠️ If Ingested:

Contact vet if symptoms persist. Can cause severe oral irritation.

English Ivy

Hedera helix

Toxic to Dogs Toxic to Cats

Moderately Toxic

Toxic Parts:

All parts

Symptoms of Ingestion:

Vomiting
Diarrhea
Drooling
Abdominal pain

⚠️ If Ingested:

Contact vet if symptoms appear or large amount ingested.

Jade Plant

Crassula ovata

Toxic to Dogs Toxic to Cats

Moderately Toxic

Toxic Parts:

All parts

Symptoms of Ingestion:

Vomiting
Lethargy
Loss of coordination

⚠️ If Ingested:

Contact vet if symptoms appear.

Snake Plant

Sansevieria trifasciata

Toxic to Dogs Toxic to Cats

Mildly Toxic

Toxic Parts:

All parts

Symptoms of Ingestion:

Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea

⚠️ If Ingested:

Monitor pet. Contact vet if symptoms persist or worsen.

ZZ Plant

Zamioculcas zamiifolia

Toxic to Dogs Toxic to Cats

Mildly Toxic

Toxic Parts:

All parts

Symptoms of Ingestion:

Oral irritation
Vomiting
Diarrhea

⚠️ If Ingested:

Monitor pet. Contact vet if symptoms persist.

Rubber Plant

Ficus elastica

Toxic to Dogs Toxic to Cats

Mildly Toxic

Toxic Parts:

All parts (sap)

Symptoms of Ingestion:

Oral irritation
Drooling
Vomiting

⚠️ If Ingested:

Monitor pet. Contact vet if symptoms persist.

Spider Plant

Chlorophytum comosum

Non-Toxic

Safe for Pets

Toxic Parts:

None

Symptoms of Ingestion:

⚠️ If Ingested:

Safe for pets, but may cause mild stomach upset if eaten in large quantities.

Boston Fern

Nephrolepis exaltata

Non-Toxic

Safe for Pets

Toxic Parts:

None

Symptoms of Ingestion:

⚠️ If Ingested:

Safe for pets.

African Violet

Saintpaulia species

Non-Toxic

Safe for Pets

Toxic Parts:

None

Symptoms of Ingestion:

⚠️ If Ingested:

Safe for pets.

Areca Palm

Dypsis lutescens

Non-Toxic

Safe for Pets

Toxic Parts:

None

Symptoms of Ingestion:

⚠️ If Ingested:

Safe for pets.

Bamboo Palm

Chamaedorea seifrizii

Non-Toxic

Safe for Pets

Toxic Parts:

None

Symptoms of Ingestion:

⚠️ If Ingested:

Safe for pets.

Prayer Plant

Maranta leuconeura

Non-Toxic

Safe for Pets

Toxic Parts:

None

Symptoms of Ingestion:

⚠️ If Ingested:

Safe for pets.

Calathea

Calathea species

Non-Toxic

Safe for Pets

Toxic Parts:

None

Symptoms of Ingestion:

⚠️ If Ingested:

Safe for pets.

Peperomia

Peperomia species

Non-Toxic

Safe for Pets

Toxic Parts:

None

Symptoms of Ingestion:

⚠️ If Ingested:

Safe for pets.

Tulip

Tulipa species

Toxic to Dogs Toxic to Cats

Moderately Toxic

Toxic Parts:

Bulbs (most toxic)

Symptoms of Ingestion:

Vomiting
Diarrhea
Drooling
Depression
Tremors

⚠️ If Ingested:

Contact vet if bulb ingested. Monitor for symptoms if leaves/flowers eaten.

Daffodil

Narcissus species

Toxic to Dogs Toxic to Cats

Highly Toxic

Toxic Parts:

Bulbs (most toxic)

Symptoms of Ingestion:

Vomiting
Diarrhea
Drooling
Tremors
Low blood pressure
Cardiac arrhythmias

⚠️ If Ingested:

EMERGENCY - Contact vet immediately if bulb ingested. Can cause serious heart problems.

Foxglove

Digitalis purpurea

Toxic to Dogs Toxic to Cats

Highly Toxic

Toxic Parts:

All parts

Symptoms of Ingestion:

Vomiting
Diarrhea
Drooling
Irregular heartbeat
Weakness
Collapse

⚠️ If Ingested:

EMERGENCY - Contact vet immediately. Contains cardiac glycosides that affect the heart.

Castor Bean

Ricinus communis

Toxic to Dogs Toxic to Cats

Highly Toxic

Toxic Parts:

Seeds (beans)

Symptoms of Ingestion:

Vomiting
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Drooling
Tremors
Seizures

⚠️ If Ingested:

EMERGENCY - Contact vet immediately. Seeds contain ricin, which is extremely toxic.

Yew

Taxus species

Toxic to Dogs Toxic to Cats

Highly Toxic

Toxic Parts:

All parts except red berry flesh

Symptoms of Ingestion:

Tremors
Difficulty breathing
Vomiting
Irregular heartbeat
Sudden death

⚠️ If Ingested:

EMERGENCY - Contact vet immediately. Can cause sudden cardiac failure.

Amaryllis

Amaryllis species

Toxic to Dogs Toxic to Cats

Moderately Toxic

Toxic Parts:

Bulbs (most toxic)

Symptoms of Ingestion:

Vomiting
Diarrhea
Drooling
Abdominal pain
Tremors

⚠️ If Ingested:

Contact vet if bulb ingested or symptoms appear. Monitor closely.

Hydrangea

Hydrangea species

Toxic to Dogs Toxic to Cats

Moderately Toxic

Toxic Parts:

All parts

Symptoms of Ingestion:

Vomiting
Diarrhea
Lethargy

⚠️ If Ingested:

Contact vet if significant amount ingested or symptoms worsen.

Morning Glory

Ipomoea species

Toxic to Dogs Toxic to Cats

Moderately Toxic

Toxic Parts:

Seeds

Symptoms of Ingestion:

Vomiting
Diarrhea
Hallucinations
Disorientation

⚠️ If Ingested:

Contact vet if seeds ingested. Can cause gastrointestinal upset and neurological symptoms.

Peace Lily

Spathiphyllum species

Toxic to Dogs Toxic to Cats

Moderately Toxic

Toxic Parts:

All parts

Symptoms of Ingestion:

Oral irritation
Drooling
Vomiting
Difficulty swallowing

⚠️ If Ingested:

Contact vet if symptoms persist. Rinse mouth with water. Despite name, not a true lily.

Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum species

Toxic to Dogs Toxic to Cats

Moderately Toxic

Toxic Parts:

All parts

Symptoms of Ingestion:

Vomiting
Diarrhea
Drooling
Incoordination
Skin irritation

⚠️ If Ingested:

Contact vet if ingested. Also known as mums.

Poinsettia

Euphorbia pulcherrima

Toxic to Dogs Toxic to Cats

Toxic Parts:

Leaves and sap

Symptoms of Ingestion:

Mild vomiting
Drooling
Diarrhea
Skin/eye irritation

⚠️ If Ingested:

Usually causes mild symptoms. Contact vet if symptoms are severe or persistent.

Parlor Palm

Chamaedorea elegans

Non-Toxic

Safe for Pets

Toxic Parts:

None

Symptoms of Ingestion:

⚠️ If Ingested:

Safe for pets.

Friendship Plant

Pilea involucrata

Non-Toxic

Safe for Pets

Toxic Parts:

None

Symptoms of Ingestion:

⚠️ If Ingested:

Safe for pets.

Ponytail Palm

Beaucarnea recurvata

Non-Toxic

Safe for Pets

Toxic Parts:

None

Symptoms of Ingestion:

⚠️ If Ingested:

Safe for pets. Not a true palm.

Tomato Plant

Solanum lycopersicum

Toxic to Dogs Toxic to Cats

Moderately Toxic

Toxic Parts:

Stems and leaves (ripe fruit is safe)

Symptoms of Ingestion:

Drooling
Loss of appetite
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Confusion
Weakness

⚠️ If Ingested:

Contact vet if green parts ingested. Ripe tomatoes are safe in small amounts.

Poinsettia

Euphorbia pulcherrima

Toxic to Dogs Toxic to Cats

Mildly Toxic

Toxic Parts:

Leaves and sap

Symptoms of Ingestion:

Oral irritation
Drooling
Vomiting
Diarrhea

⚠️ If Ingested:

Monitor pet. Less toxic than commonly believed. Contact vet if severe symptoms.

Monstera

Monstera deliciosa

Toxic to Dogs Toxic to Cats

Moderately Toxic

Toxic Parts:

All parts

Symptoms of Ingestion:

Oral irritation
Drooling
Vomiting
Difficulty swallowing

⚠️ If Ingested:

Contact vet if symptoms persist. Rinse mouth with water.

Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum species

Toxic to Dogs Toxic to Cats

Moderately Toxic

Toxic Parts:

All parts

Symptoms of Ingestion:

Vomiting
Diarrhea
Drooling
Loss of coordination
Dermatitis

⚠️ If Ingested:

Contact vet if symptoms appear. Can cause skin irritation on contact.

Cyclamen

Cyclamen species

Toxic to Dogs Toxic to Cats

Moderately Toxic

Toxic Parts:

Roots (most toxic)

Symptoms of Ingestion:

Vomiting
Diarrhea
Drooling
Abnormal heart rhythm
Seizures

⚠️ If Ingested:

Contact vet immediately if root ingested. Monitor if leaves/flowers eaten.

Schefflera (Umbrella Plant)

Schefflera actinophylla

Toxic to Dogs Toxic to Cats

Moderately Toxic

Toxic Parts:

All parts

Symptoms of Ingestion:

Oral irritation
Drooling
Vomiting
Difficulty swallowing
Numbness

⚠️ If Ingested:

Contact vet if symptoms appear. Can cause oral numbness.

Begonia

Begonia species

Toxic to Dogs Toxic to Cats

Mildly Toxic

Toxic Parts:

All parts, especially roots

Symptoms of Ingestion:

Oral irritation
Drooling
Vomiting

⚠️ If Ingested:

Monitor pet. Contact vet if severe symptoms or root ingested.

Caladium

Caladium species

Toxic to Dogs Toxic to Cats

Moderately Toxic

Toxic Parts:

All parts

Symptoms of Ingestion:

Oral irritation
Drooling
Vomiting
Difficulty swallowing
Pawing at mouth

⚠️ If Ingested:

Contact vet if symptoms persist. Rinse mouth with water.

Swedish Ivy

Plectranthus verticillatus

Non-Toxic

Safe for Pets

Toxic Parts:

None

Symptoms of Ingestion:

⚠️ If Ingested:

Safe for pets.

Parlor Palm

Chamaedorea elegans

Non-Toxic

Safe for Pets

Toxic Parts:

None

Symptoms of Ingestion:

⚠️ If Ingested:

Safe for pets. Excellent air purifier.

Money Tree

Pachira aquatica

Non-Toxic

Safe for Pets

Toxic Parts:

None

Symptoms of Ingestion:

⚠️ If Ingested:

Safe for pets.

Cast Iron Plant

Aspidistra elatior

Non-Toxic

Safe for Pets

Toxic Parts:

None

Symptoms of Ingestion:

⚠️ If Ingested:

Safe for pets. Very hardy and low-maintenance.

This plant toxicity lookup is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional veterinary care. If you suspect your pet has ingested a toxic plant, contact your veterinarian or the Pet Poison Helpline (855-764-7661) immediately.

About Plant Toxicity

Many common houseplants and garden plants can be toxic to pets. The severity of toxicity varies widely - some plants cause only mild stomach upset, while others can be life-threatening. For comprehensive safety tools for pet owners, check out our partner PaceCalc Pro for printable guides and wellness planners that complement your pet safety setup.

Prevention Tips:

Keep toxic plants out of reach of pets, or remove them entirely
Supervise pets in areas with plants, especially curious puppies and kittens
Consider pet-safe alternatives like spider plants, Boston ferns, or African violets
Learn to identify plants in your home and yard
Be aware that even "safe" plants can cause stomach upset if eaten in large quantities

Signs of Plant Poisoning:

Vomiting or diarrhea
Excessive drooling
Difficulty swallowing
Oral irritation or swelling
Lethargy or weakness
Tremors or seizures
Difficulty breathing
Changes in heart rate