{"id":8890,"date":"2026-06-15T21:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T19:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elario.cz\/?p=8890"},"modified":"2026-10-29T20:35:59","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T19:35:59","slug":"jedovate-kvetiny-a-rostliny-pro-kocky-a-psy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elario.cz\/en\/jedovate-kvetiny-a-rostliny-pro-kocky-a-psy\/","title":{"rendered":"Toxic flowers and plants for cats and dogs: which to avoid and which are safe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"blog-perex wp-block-paragraph\">A monstera in the corner of the living room, lilies in a vase on the table, aloe on the windowsill. Ordinary decor for us, but a possible danger for a cat or dog. Many popular houseplants and cut flowers are toxic to pets. Find out which ones to avoid, which are safe and what to do if your pet takes a bite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lilies: the biggest danger for cats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have a cat at home, lilies don't belong in your flat. Every part of the plant is toxic to cats: the flower, leaves, stem, <strong>the pollen<\/strong> and <strong>the vase water<\/strong>. It's enough for a cat to lick pollen off its fur, and it can lead to acute kidney failure. This applies to true lilies (genus <em>Lilium<\/em>) and daylilies (<em>Hemerocallis<\/em>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In dogs, lilies usually cause \u201conly\u201d digestive problems, but for cats it is a matter of life and death. If your cat has come into contact with a lily, go to the vet straight away, even if it seems fine for now. Treatment has the best chance in the first few hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Toxic houseplants you'll find in almost every home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most of them won't kill your pet, but they can make it quite miserable. The most common are plants containing calcium oxalate crystals. After a bite they burn the mouth, the animal drools, paws at its mouth and may vomit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Burn the mouth and irritate mucous membranes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Monstera<\/strong> and <strong>philodendron<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Climbing plant<\/strong> (pothos)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dieffenbachia<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ZZ plant<\/strong> (zamioculcas)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Peace lily<\/strong> (spathiphyllum)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Anthurium<\/strong>, <strong>alocasia<\/strong>, <strong>aglaonema<\/strong> and <strong>schefflera<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cause vomiting and diarrhoea<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Aloe vera<\/strong> \u2013 a healing plant for people, but vomiting and lethargy for animals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ficus<\/strong> (weeping fig, rubber plant) \u2013 the milky sap irritates the mouth and skin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Snake plant<\/strong> and <strong>dracaena<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jade plant<\/strong> (money plant)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ivy<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Seasonal flowers to watch out for<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cyclamen<\/strong> and <strong>kalanchoe<\/strong> \u2013 most of the toxin is in the tubers; in rare cases kalanchoe can affect the heart<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Azaleas<\/strong> \u2013 among the more serious ones, they threaten the heart and circulation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Amaryllis<\/strong>, <strong>daffodils<\/strong>, <strong>tulips<\/strong> and <strong>hyacinths<\/strong> \u2013 the bulb is the most toxic part, so watch out especially for dogs that love to dig and chew<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Poinsettia<\/strong> \u2013 it has a worse reputation than it deserves; it usually causes only irritation and vomiting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Safe houseplants for cats and dogs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want greenery at home without worry, choose plants that are non-toxic to both cats and dogs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Spider plant<\/strong> \u2013 cats love it and nibble on it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Calathea<\/strong> and <strong>maranta<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Moth orchid<\/strong> (phalaenopsis)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pilea<\/strong> and <strong>peperomia<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Parlour palm and areca palm<\/strong>, <strong>ponytail palm<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Boston fern<\/strong>, <strong>fittonia<\/strong>, <strong>African violet<\/strong> and <strong>bromeliads<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Non-toxic doesn't mean edible, though. Even a safe plant can make an animal vomit if it eats a larger piece. You can give cats their own <strong>cat grass<\/strong>, and they will often leave other plants alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What about cut flowers in a vase?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Besides lilies, watch out for <strong>chrysanthemums<\/strong>, <strong>daffodils<\/strong>, <strong>tulips<\/strong> and <strong>peonies<\/strong>. It also pays to be careful with <strong>eucalyptus<\/strong> and <strong>gypsophila<\/strong>, which are often added to bouquets as fillers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These cut flowers are safe for both cats and dogs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Roses<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gerberas<\/strong> and <strong>sunflowers<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Freesias<\/strong> and <strong>snapdragons<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alstroemeria<\/strong> \u2013 although it's called the Peruvian lily, it has nothing to do with true lilies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Orchids<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Place the bouquet where your pet can't reach it and change the vase water regularly. Cats like to drink it. And if your bouquet comes with pralines, put them away: <strong>chocolate<\/strong> is toxic to both dogs and cats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to do if your pet nibbles a plant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Remove any plant pieces<\/strong> from its mouth and move the animal away from the plant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Find out which plant it is.<\/strong> Take a photo of it or keep the plant label.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Call your vet<\/strong> and follow their instructions. Don't try to make your pet vomit yourself.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Watch for symptoms:<\/strong> drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy, loss of appetite and, in cats, frequent urination or none at all.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tip: Putting toxic plants on top of a cupboard isn't enough. Cats can climb almost anywhere. If you don't want to give up a plant, keep it in a room your pet doesn't go into.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>This article is based on the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) database of toxic and non-toxic plants. It is meant as a basic guide and is no substitute for advice from a vet.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do you have a cat or a dog?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"elario-blog-banner\" style=\"background:#fbeddf;border-radius:12px;padding:24px;margin:32px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-family:Times,Georgia,serif;font-weight:700;font-size:22px;color:#2f2620;\">A pet-safe bouquet<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;color:#555;\">Just write in the order note that the recipient has a cat or dog at home. 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