As the saying goes, curiosity killed the cat. How curious are cats? They are interested in all new things around them.

I wonder if you have ever observed that when cat owners at home encounter any interesting plants, they always like to go up and smell them, or even chew them twice? Cats don’t know what grudges they had against plants in their previous lives, and they often destroy flowers with their own hands. , haha!

But not all plants can be eaten by cats. Some plants can cause discomfort or even poisoning after eating.

Next, let’s get to know some common flowers and plants that are poisonous to cats~

　1. Lily

All parts of lilies are highly toxic to cats. If a cat comes into contact with lilies, it will quickly develop symptoms of poisoning. Symptoms of lily poisoning in cats include persistent vomiting, anorexia, depression, and even severe kidney damage. , leading to renal failure. Lily is simply the natural enemy of cats.

　2. Rhododendron

Scientists have discovered that some domestic cats seem to have no ability to distinguish white rhododendrons, and they are even attracted to eat them actively. Both the flowers and the stems of white azaleas are hazardous to cats.

White azaleas contain tetracyclic diterpenoid toxins. This substance can cause cats to vomit. When cats eat too much white azaleas, they may even have difficulty breathing and general paralysis. Therefore, try not to plant white azaleas in homes with cats.

　3. Carnation

Everyone knows that carnations are given to mothers every Mother’s Day, but in fact, if cats eat carnations by mistake, they can also cause gastrointestinal discomfort and even vomiting. Some cats may have skin allergies after being exposed to this flower. , so carnations are also one of the plants that cats need to keep away from.

　4. Aloe Vera

Many people plant aloe vera in their homes. Whether it is taken internally or externally, it has excellent effects. It can detoxify, nourish the skin, beautify the skin, etc. It has many functions. However, aloe vera is poisonous to both cats and dogs. Try to avoid letting cats touch it, otherwise it is likely to irritate the cat's gastrointestinal tract and cause diarrhea, so cats should also be kept away from aloe vera.

The above are 4 common plants that are poisonous to cats. There are many other plants that are harmful to cats, such as hydrangeas, iris, etc. If you have these plants at home, be sure to keep cats away from them. So as not to cause unnecessary harm to your own cats!