Plants Poisonous to Pets

199 Plants Poisonous to Pets

I often have readers ask what houseplants are poisonous or irritating to pets. The folks at ProFlowers have put together this handy infographic that tells you what plants could pose problems for Fido and Fluffy. That way you can be aware of potential problems, if you’re growing these plants indoors, or even if you have them indoors temporarily. 

 

Important Disclaimers:

  • Severity of Poisoning Varies: The level of toxicity varies greatly from plant to plant. Some cause mild irritation, while others can be life-threatening. The amount ingested also plays a significant role.

  • Individual Pet Sensitivity: Pets can react differently to the same plant. Some may show symptoms, while others may not.

  • Identification is Crucial: Knowing the exact name of the plant is essential if your pet ingests it. Take a photo and save any tags.

  • Contact Professionals Immediately: If you suspect your pet has ingested a poisonous plant, contact your veterinarian, an emergency animal hospital, or a pet poison helpline (ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center or Pet Poison Helpline) immediately. Time is of the essence.

  • This list is NOT exhaustive: New plants are introduced, and information can change. Always err on the side of caution.

  • Prevention is Key: The best way to protect your pets is to keep potentially toxic plants out of their reach, or choose pet-safe alternatives.

Key to Abbreviations (Symptoms):

  • V: Vomiting

  • D: Diarrhea

  • DR: Drooling

  • IR: Irritation (skin, mouth, etc.)

  • L: Lethargy/Weakness

  • A: Abdominal Pain

  • DL: Difficulty Breathing

  • T: Tremors

  • S: Seizures

  • HR: Heart Rhythm abnormalities

  • KI: Kidney damage

  • LI: Liver damage

  • CO: Coma

  • DE: Death

Top 199 Poisonous Houseplants for Pets:

(Alphabetical Order, with Description and Common Symptoms)

  1. Amaryllis (Hippeastrum spp.): Bulbous plant with large, trumpet-shaped flowers. Bulbs are most toxic. (V, D, DR, T, L)

  2. Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis miller): Succulent plant with medicinal properties. Ingestion of the gel. (V, D, L)

  3. Alocasia (Alocasia spp.): Elephant ear plant with large, arrow-shaped leaves. (IR, DR, V, DL)

  4. Andromeda Japonica (Pieris japonica): Evergreen shrub with clusters of bell-shaped flowers. (V, D, L, DL, CO)

  5. Apple (Malus species): Specifically the seeds from apples contain cyanide. (V,D, L, T)

  6. Arborvitae (Thuja spp.): Evergreen tree or shrub with scale-like leaves. (V,D)

  7. Arrowhead Vine (Syngonium podophyllum): Popular vining plant with arrow-shaped leaves. (IR, DR, V)

  8. Asparagus Fern (Asparagus setaceus): Delicate, feathery foliage. (V, D, IR)

  9. Australian Ivy Palm (Schefflera actinophylla): A tree-like plant with large compound leaves. (IR, DR, V)

  10. Autumn Crocus (Colchicum autumnale): Fall-blooming flower. All parts are toxic, especially bulbs. (V, D, KI, LI, S, CO, DE)

  11. Avocado (Persea americana): Popular fruit-bearing tree. Leaves, fruit, and seeds are toxic to varying degrees. (V, D, myocardial damage)

  12. Azalea (Rhododendron spp.): Flowering shrub. Highly toxic. (V, D, DR, L, DL, HR, CO, DE)

  13. Baby’s Breath (Gypsophila elegans): Delicate white flowers, often used in bouquets. (V, D)

  14. Baneberry (Actaea spp.): Plant with clusters of white or red berries. Berries are highly toxic. (V, D, HR, S, CO, DE)

  15. Barbados Lily (Hippeastrum puniceum): Large, showy lily with red or orange flowers. Bulbs are most toxic. (V, D, DR, T, L)

  16. Begonia (Begonia spp.): Popular flowering plant with diverse foliage. Tubers are most toxic. (IR, DR, V, KI)

  17. Belladonna (Atropa belladonna): A plant that is also called Deadly Nightshade. (V,D, T, HR,DL)

  18. Betel Nut Palm (Areca catechu): Palm tree grown for its nuts. (V,D,S)

  19. Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia reginae): Exotic flower resembling a bird’s head. (V, D)

  20. Bittersweet (Solanum dulcamara): Vine with red berries. Berries are toxic. (V, D, S, DL)

  21. Black Nightshade (Solanum nigrum): Weed with black berries. Berries are toxic. (V, D, S, DL)

  22. Bleeding Heart (Dicentra spectabilis): Heart-shaped flowers. (V, D, T)

  23. Bloodleaf (Iresine herbstii): Plant with deep red leaves. (IR, DR, V)

  24. Blue-Green Algae (Cyanobacteria): This is in pools or ponds, not a houseplant. But potentially deadly. (LI, KI, S, DE)

  25. Boxwood (Buxus spp.): Evergreen shrub. (V, D, L, S)

  26. ** branching ivy (Hedera helix):** A very common plant. (IR,V,D)

  27. Brunfelsia (Brunfelsia spp.): Flowering shrub with fragrant blooms. (S, T, V, D)

  28. Buckeye (Aesculus spp.): Tree with large seeds in spiky husks. Seeds are toxic. (V, D, L, S, CO)

  29. Buddhist Pine (Podocarpus macrophyllus): Evergreen tree or shrub. (V,D)

  30. Buttercup (Ranunculus spp.): Yellow wildflower. (IR, DR, V, D)

  31. Caladium (Caladium spp.): Plant with colorful, arrow-shaped leaves. (IR, DR, V)

  32. Calla Lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica): Elegant, trumpet-shaped flower. (IR, DR, V)

  33. Cape Jasmine (Gardenia jasminoides): Fragrant white flowers. (Mildly toxic: V, D)

  34. Cardboard Palm (Zamia furfuracea): (V, D, LI)

  35. Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus): Popular flower. (Mildly toxic: V, D, IR)

  36. Castor Bean (Ricinus communis): Plant with large, palmate leaves and spiky seed pods. Seeds are highly toxic. (V, D, A, KI, LI, S, CO, DE)

  37. Ceriman (Monstera deliciosa): AKA Swiss cheese plant, unripe fruit. (IR,DR,V)

  38. Cherry (Prunus species): Specifically the pits, stems and leaves from cherry contain cyanide. (V,D, L, T)

  39. Chinaberry (Melia azedarach): Tree with clusters of fragrant flowers and yellow berries. Berries are toxic. (V, D, L, S, DL)

  40. Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema spp.): Popular foliage plant. (IR, DR, V)

  41. Christmas Cherry (Solanum pseudocapsicum): Plant with bright red berries. Berries are toxic. (V, D)

  42. Christmas Rose (Helleborus niger): Winter-blooming flower. (V, D, A)

  43. Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum spp.): Popular flowering plant. (V, D, DR, IR)

  44. Clematis (Clematis spp.): Climbing vine with showy flowers. (IR, DR, V, D)

  45. Clivia Lily (Clivia miniata): Orange, trumpet-shaped flowers. Bulbs are most toxic. (V, D, DR, T)

  46. Coffee Plant (Coffea arabica): Plant grown for its coffee beans. Leaves and beans can be toxic in large quantities. (HR, T, Restlessness)

  47. Coleus (Plectranthus scutellarioides): Plant with colorful, patterned leaves. (Mildly toxic: V, D)

  48. Coral Plant (Jatropha multifida): Plant with bright red flowers and seed pods. Seeds are toxic. (V, D, A)

  49. Cordatum (Philodendron hederaceum): A type of Philodendron (IR,DR,V)

  50. Corn Plant (Dracaena fragrans): AKA Mass Cane. Popular houseplant. (V, D, DR, L)

  51. Crocus (Crocus spp.): Spring-blooming flower. Corms are most toxic. (V, D)

  52. Crown of Thorns (Euphorbia milii): Succulent with spiny stems and colorful bracts. Sap is irritating. (IR, DR, V)

  53. Cuban Laurel (Ficus retusa): AKA Ficus nitida. Tree or shrub. Sap is irritating. (IR, DR, V)

  54. Cyclamen (Cyclamen spp.): Popular flowering plant with heart-shaped leaves. Tubers are most toxic. (V, D, DR, HR, S)

  55. Daffodil (Narcissus spp.): Spring-blooming flower. Bulbs are most toxic. (V, D, DR, T, L, HR)

  56. Dahlia (Dahlia spp.): Showy flower. (Mildly toxic: V, D, IR)

  57. Daylily (Hemerocallis spp.): Lily with day-blooming flowers. Highly toxic to cats, less so to dogs. (KI failure in cats, V in dogs)

  58. Deadly Nightshade (Atropa belladonna): A plant that is also called Belladonna. (V,D, T, HR,DL)

  59. Deffenbachia (Dieffenbachia spp.): (IR, DR, V)

  60. Delphinium (Delphinium spp.): Tall flower spikes. (V, D, L, T, DL, HR, CO)

  61. Devil’s Ivy (Epipremnum aureum): Pothos vine. (IR, DR, V)

  62. Dianthus (Dianthus caryophyllus): Popular flower. (Mildly toxic: V, D, IR)

  63. Digitalis (Digitalis purpurea): AKA Foxglove. Tall flower spikes. Leaves and seeds are toxic. (HR, V, D, L, CO, DE)

  64. Dock (Rumex spp.): Weed with large leaves. (V, D)

  65. Dogbane (Apocynum spp.): Herbaceous plant with milky sap. (HR, S, DE)

  66. Dragon Tree (Dracaena marginata): Houseplant with narrow, spiky leaves. (V, D, DR, L)

  67. Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia spp.): (IR, DR, V)

  68. Easter Lily (Lilium longiflorum): Fragrant white lily. Highly toxic to cats, less so to dogs. (KI failure in cats, V in dogs)

  69. Eggplant (Solanum melongena): *Leaves and stem contain solanine. * (V,D, L, T)

  70. Elderberry (Sambucus spp.): Shrub or tree with clusters of white flowers and berries. Leaves, stems, and unripe berries are toxic. (V, D)

  71. Elephant Ear (Colocasia esculenta): Large, tropical leaves. (IR, DR, V)

  72. Emerald Fern (Asparagus setaceus): Delicate, feathery foliage. (V, D, IR)

  73. English Ivy (Hedera helix): A very common plant. (IR,V,D)

  74. Euonymus (Euonymus spp.): Shrub or vine with colorful berries. Berries are toxic. (V, D, L)

  75. Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis): Yellow flowers that open in the evening. (Mildly toxic: V, D)

  76. False Hellebore (Veratrum spp.): Herbaceous plant with pleated leaves. Highly toxic. (V, D, L, DL, HR, S, CO, DE)

  77. Fetterbush (Eubotrys racemosa): Evergreen shrub with clusters of bell-shaped flowers. (V, D, L, DL, CO)

  78. Fig (Ficus spp.): Many varieties, including Weeping Fig and Fiddle-Leaf Fig. Sap is irritating. (IR, DR, V)

  79. Firethorn (Pyracantha spp.): Shrub with thorny branches and bright berries. Berries are mildly toxic. (V, D)

  80. Flax (Linum usitatissimum): Plant with delicate blue flowers. Seeds contain cyanide compounds. (V,D,S)

  81. Florida Beauty (Dracaena sanderiana): (V, D, DR, L)

  82. Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea): Tall flower spikes. Leaves and seeds are toxic. (HR, V, D, L, CO, DE)

  83. Four O’Clock (Mirabilis jalapa): Flowers that open in the late afternoon. Roots and seeds are toxic. (V, D)

  84. Freesia (Freesia spp.): Fragrant, funnel-shaped flowers. Bulbs/corms are most toxic. (IR,DR)

  85. Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides): Fragrant white flowers. (Mildly toxic: V, D)

  86. Garlic (Allium sativum): Culinary herb. Toxic to dogs and cats. (V, D, anemia)

  87. Geranium (Pelargonium spp.): Popular flowering plant. (Mildly toxic: V, D, IR)

  88. Gladiolus (Gladiolus spp.): Tall flower spikes. Corms are most toxic. (V, D, DR)

  89. Gloriosa Lily (Gloriosa superba): Exotic lily with reflexed petals. All parts are highly toxic. (V, D, KI, LI, S, CO, DE)

  90. Gold Dust Dracaena (Dracaena surculosa): Houseplant with speckled leaves. (V, D, DR, L)

  91. Golden Pothos (Epipremnum aureum): (IR, DR, V)

  92. Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi): *The peel, plant, and seeds can cause problems. * (V,D)

  93. Grapes (Vitis vinifera): Can cause kidney failure in dogs. (V, D, L, KI)

  94. Green Tomato Plant (Lycopersicon esculentum): *Leaves and stem contain solanine. * (V,D, L, T)

  95. ** āĶđā§āĶŊāĶūāĶšā§‹ (Hedera helix):** A very common plant. (IR,V,D)

  96. Holly (Ilex spp.): Evergreen shrub with red berries. Berries are toxic. (V, D, L)

  97. Honeysuckle (Lonicera spp.): Climbing vine with fragrant flowers. Berries are toxic. (V, D)

  98. Hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis): Fragrant spring flower. Bulbs are most toxic. (V, D, DR)

  99. Hydrangea (Hydrangea spp.): Flowering shrub. Buds are toxic. (V, D, L)

  100. Indian Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica): AKA Rubber Tree. (IR, DR, V)

  101. Iris (Iris spp.): Flower with distinctive petals. Rhizomes are most toxic. (V, D, DR)

  102. Jack-in-the-Pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum): Woodland plant with distinctive flower structure. (IR, DR, V)

  103. Jade Plant (Crassula ovata): Succulent with thick, fleshy leaves. (V, D, L)

  104. Japanese Yew (Taxus cuspidata): Evergreen shrub or tree. Needles and seeds are highly toxic. (T, DL, HR, S, CO, DE)

  105. Jerusalem Cherry (Solanum pseudocapsicum): Plant with bright red berries. Berries are toxic. (V, D)

  106. Jonquil (Narcissus jonquilla): Fragrant daffodil. Bulbs are most toxic. (V, D, DR, T, L, HR)

  107. Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe spp.): Succulent flowering plant. (V, D, HR)

  108. Kentucky Coffee Tree (Gymnocladus dioicus): Tree with large pods. Seeds and pods are toxic. (V, D, S)

  109. Lantana (Lantana camara): Shrub with colorful flower clusters. Unripe berries are toxic. (LI)

  110. Larkspur (Delphinium spp.): Tall flower spikes. (V, D, L, T, DL, HR, CO)

  111. Laurel (Kalmia, Prunus laurocerasus, etc.): Various evergreen shrubs. Leaves and stems are toxic. (V, D, L, DL, S, CO, DE)

  112. Lemon (Citrus limon): *The peel, plant, and seeds can cause problems. * (V,D)

  113. Lily (Lilium spp.): Highly toxic to cats, less so to dogs. (KI failure in cats, V in dogs) This includes Easter Lily, Tiger Lily, Asiatic Lily, Stargazer Lily, etc.

  114. Lily of the Valley (Convallaria majalis): Fragrant bell-shaped flowers. All parts are toxic. (HR, V, D, L, S, CO, DE)

  115. Lime (Citrus aurantifolia): *The peel, plant, and seeds can cause problems. * (V,D)

  116. Lobelia (Lobelia spp.): Flowering plant with blue, red, or white flowers. (V, D, T, S)

  117. Locoweed (Oxytropis and Astragalus spp.): Herbaceous plant. (L, incoordination, reproductive problems)

  118. Lupine (Lupinus spp.): Tall flower spikes. (V, D, DL, S)

  119. Madagascar Dragon Tree (Dracaena marginata): Houseplant with narrow, spiky leaves. (V, D, DR, L)

  120. Marijuana (Cannabis sativa): Extremely dangerous to pets! (Incoordination, DR, V, D, L, S, CO)

  121. Marble Queen (Epipremnum aureum): (IR, DR, V)

  122. Marigold (Tagetes spp.): Popular flowering plant. (Mildly toxic: IR)

  123. Mass Cane (Dracaena fragrans): Popular houseplant. (V, D, DR, L)

  124. Mistletoe (Phoradendron spp.): Parasitic plant with white berries. Berries are toxic. (V, D, DL, HR, S)

  125. Mock Orange (Philadelphus coronarius): Shrub with fragrant white flowers. (Mildly toxic: V, D)

  126. ** āĪŪāĨ‰āĪ°āĨāĪĻāĪŋāĪ‚āĪ— āĪ—āĨāĪēāĨ‹āĪ°āĨ€ (Ipomoea spp.):** Climbing vine with trumpet-shaped flowers. Seeds are toxic. (Hallucinations, D, LI)

  127. Monstera (Monstera deliciosa): AKA Swiss cheese plant, unripe fruit. (IR,DR,V)

  128. Moonflower (Ipomoea alba): Night-blooming flower. Seeds are toxic. (Hallucinations, D, LI)

  129. Mother-in-Law’s Tongue (Sansevieria trifasciata): AKA Snake Plant. (Mildly toxic: V, D)

  130. Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia): Evergreen shrub. Leaves and stems are toxic. (V, D, L, DL, S, CO, DE)

  131. Narcissus (Narcissus spp.): Spring-blooming flower. Bulbs are most toxic. (V, D, DR, T, L, HR)

  132. Needlepoint Ivy (Hedera helix): A very common plant. (IR,V,D)

  133. Nerine Lily (Nerine spp.): Lily-like flowers. Bulbs are most toxic. (V, D)

  134. Nicotiana (Nicotiana spp.): Flowering plant, often fragrant. All parts contain nicotine. (T, L, DL, S, CO)

  135. Nightshade (Solanum spp.): Various plants with berries. Berries are often toxic. (V, D, S, DL)

  136. Oleander (Nerium oleander): Evergreen shrub with showy flowers. Highly toxic. (HR, V, D, L, S, CO, DE)

  137. Onion (Allium cepa): Culinary bulb. Toxic to dogs and cats. (V, D, anemia)

  138. Orange (Citrus sinensis): *The peel, plant, and seeds can cause problems. * (V,D)

  139. Orchid (Various species): While many orchids are considered non-toxic, some species can cause mild irritation or digestive upset. It’s best to err on the side of caution and keep them out of reach.

  140. Ornamental Pepper (Capsicum annuum): Small, colorful peppers. (IR, DR, V, D)

  141. Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii): Elegant white flower. (IR, DR, V)

  142. Peach (Prunus persica): Specifically the pits, stems and leaves from peach contain cyanide. (V,D, L, T)

  143. Pencil Cactus (Euphorbia tirucalli): Succulent with pencil-thin stems. Sap is irritating. (IR, DR, V)

  144. Periwinkle (Vinca spp.): Groundcover with blue or white flowers. (V, D, L)

  145. Philodendron (Philodendron spp.): Popular foliage plant. (IR, DR, V)

  146. Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima): Popular holiday plant with red bracts. Mildly toxic. (IR, DR, V)

  147. Poison Hemlock (Conium maculatum): Highly toxic weed. All parts are toxic. (DL, paralysis, DE)

  148. Poison Ivy (Toxicodendron radicans): Causes severe skin irritation. Not usually ingested, but contact is dangerous.

  149. Poison Oak (Toxicodendron diversilobum): Causes severe skin irritation. Not usually ingested, but contact is dangerous.

  150. Pokeweed (Phytolacca americana): Tall plant with purple berries. Roots and berries are toxic. (V, D, A, S)

  151. Poppy (Papaver spp.): Flower with colorful petals. Sap and seeds can be toxic. (L, DL, CO)

  152. Potato Plant (Solanum tuberosum): Green parts and sprouts contain solanine. (V,D, L, T)

  153. Pothos (Epipremnum aureum): (IR, DR, V)

  154. Privet (Ligustrum spp.): Shrub with small leaves and berries. Berries are toxic. (V, D)

  155. Ranunculus (Ranunculus spp.): Yellow wildflower. (IR, DR, V, D)

  156. Red Emerald Philodendron (Philodendron erubescens): (IR, DR, V)

  157. Red Princess Philodendron (Philodendron erubescens): (IR, DR, V)

  158. Rhododendron (Rhododendron spp.): Flowering shrub. Highly toxic. (V, D, DR, L, DL, HR, CO, DE)

  159. Ribbon Plant (Dracaena sanderiana): (V, D, DR, L)

  160. Rosary Pea (Abrus precatorius): Vine with bright red seeds. Seeds are highly toxic if chewed or ingested. (V, D, KI, LI, CO, DE)

  161. Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica): AKA Indian Rubber Plant. (IR, DR, V)

  162. Sago Palm (Cycas revoluta): Palm-like plant with stiff fronds. Seeds are highly toxic. (V, D, LI, KI, S, CO, DE)

  163. Satin Pothos (Scindapsus pictus): (IR, DR, V)

  164. Schefflera (Schefflera actinophylla): A tree-like plant with large compound leaves. (IR, DR, V)

  165. Shamrock Plant (Oxalis acetosella): Clover-like leaves. (Mildly toxic: V, D)

  166. Skunk Cabbage (Symplocarpus foetidus): Wetland plant with distinctive odor. (IR, DR, V)

  167. Snake Plant (Sansevieria trifasciata): AKA Mother-in-Law’s Tongue. (Mildly toxic: V, D)

  168. Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis): Spring-blooming flower. Bulbs are most toxic. (V, D)

  169. Solanum (Solanum spp.): Various plants with berries. Berries are often toxic. (V, D, S, DL)

  170. Sorghum (Sorghum spp.): Grass-like plant. Leaves can contain cyanide compounds. (V, D, DL)

  171. Spanish Thyme (Coleus amboinicus): Also known as Cuban Oregano (Mildly toxic: V, D)

  172. Spathiphyllum (Spathiphyllum wallisii): Elegant white flower. (IR, DR, V)

  173. Star of Bethlehem (Ornithogalum umbellatum): White star-shaped flowers. Bulbs are most toxic. (V, D, A, HR)

  174. Stargazer Lily (Lilium spp.): Highly toxic to cats, less so to dogs. (KI failure in cats, V in dogs)

  175. Striped Dracaena (Dracaena deremensis): (V, D, DR, L)

  176. Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus): Fragrant flowers. Seeds are toxic. (L, weakness, S)

  177. Swiss Cheese Plant (Monstera deliciosa): AKA Ceriman, unripe fruit. (IR,DR,V)

  178. Syngonium (Syngonium podophyllum): Popular vining plant with arrow-shaped leaves. (IR, DR, V)

  179. Taro (Colocasia esculenta): Large, tropical leaves. (IR, DR, V)

  180. Tiger Lily (Lilium spp.): Highly toxic to cats, less so to dogs. (KI failure in cats, V in dogs)

  181. Tomato Plant (Lycopersicon esculentum): Green parts and sprouts contain solanine. (V,D, L, T)

  182. Tulip (Tulipa spp.): Spring-blooming flower. Bulbs are most toxic. (V, D, DR, IR)

  183. Umbrella Plant (Schefflera actinophylla): A tree-like plant with large compound leaves. (IR, DR, V)

  184. Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia): Vine with red foliage in the fall. Berries are toxic. (V, D)

  185. Walnut (Juglans spp.): Hulls of walnuts are especially toxic. (V,D, L)

  186. Water Hemlock (Cicuta maculata): Highly toxic weed. All parts are toxic. (S, DL, DE)

  187. Weeping Fig (Ficus benjamina): Sap is irritating. (IR, DR, V)

  188. Wisteria (Wisteria spp.): Climbing vine with fragrant flowers. Seeds and pods are toxic. (V, D, A)

  189. Yarrow (Achillea millefolium): Herbaceous plant with feathery foliage. (Mildly toxic: V, D)

  190. Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow Plant (Brunfelsia spp.): Flowering shrub with fragrant blooms. (S, T, V, D)

  191. Yew (Taxus spp.): Evergreen shrub or tree. Needles and seeds are highly toxic. (T, DL, HR, S, CO, DE)

  192. Yucca (Yucca spp.): Spiky plant with sword-like leaves. (V, D, DR)

  193. Zamia (Zamia furfuracea): (V, D, LI)

  194. Zanzibar Gem (Zamioculcas zamiifolia): Also known as ZZ Plant. (Mildly toxic: V, D)

  195. Autumn Skullcap (Galerina marginata): Highly poisonous mushroom. (LI, DE)

  196. Death Cap (Amanita phalloides): Highly poisonous mushroom. (LI, DE)

  197. Destroying Angel (Amanita virosa): Highly poisonous mushroom. (LI, DE)

  198. Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria): Poisonous mushroom. (Neurologic)

  199. Jack O’Lantern Mushroom (Omphalotus olearius): Poisonous mushroom. (GI)

What To Do If You Suspect Poisoning:

  1. Stay Calm: Your pet will sense your anxiety.

  2. Identify the Plant: This is crucial. Take a picture and save any labels.

  3. Remove the Plant: Prevent further ingestion.

  4. Contact Professionals Immediately:

    • Your Veterinarian

    • Emergency Animal Hospital

    • ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center: (888) 426-4435 (a consultation fee may apply)

    • Pet Poison Helpline: (855) 764-7661 (a consultation fee may apply)

  5. Follow Instructions: The vet or poison control specialist will advise you on what to do. Do not induce vomiting unless instructed to do so. In some cases, it can cause more harm.

  6. Bring a Sample (If Possible): If you go to the vet, bring a sample of the plant or a photo.

Pet-Safe Houseplant Alternatives:

  • African Violet

  • Orchid (some species)

  • Boston Fern

  • Spider Plant

  • Cast Iron Plant

  • Prayer Plant

  • Peperomia

  • Swedish Ivy

  • Parlor Palm