Cats love exploring, but as a pet owner, you need to be careful to keep them away from certain plants that can be a threat to their health. The toxicity of the plants may differ from mild to severe and keeping them out of your home or garden is the right thing to do. You must familiarize yourself with some of the most toxic plants for cats, some of which are discussed herein.

Lily
One of the most toxic plants for cats is the Lily plant, and all parts of this plant are toxic. Certain species that are highly toxic for cats include Asiatic lilies, Easter lilies, Wood lilies, and Daylilies. Ingestion of any part of this plant by a cat can cause acute and fatal kidney failure.

Cyclamen
It is a winter-flowering plant also known as Persian Violet and sowbread. All the parts of this plant contain toxic components called saponins. If a cat ingests this plant, it can be at risk of cardiac problems and seizures.

Sago Palm
This is a common plant found in the country. All parts of the plant are poisonous but the seeds or nuts are deadliest. Cycasin is the toxic compound found in this plant, which causes liver damage in cats.

Daffodils, Tulip and Hyacinth
All parts of the daffodils, tulip, and hyacinth are harmful to cats and can cause gastric in cats, but it is the bulb that is most toxic. Vomiting, diarrhea, depression and tremors are the first signs a cat experiences after consuming any part.

Oleander
This plant is considered as the most poisonous plant in the world for humans as well as animals. All parts of the plant are toxic and can cause serious effects, including tremors, seizures, and even death.

Kalanchoe
You must keep Kalanchoe plant well out of reach from cats as it can cause gastric upset in them. When ingested in large quantities cats might experience severe symptoms including collapse and seizures. The plant is also known as the devil’s backbone, mother-of-millions, and chandelier plant.

Azalea
Also known as Rhododendron, these plants contain substances called grayantoxins, which is highly toxic for cats. Severe symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, and central nervous system depression.

Autumn Crocus
Autumn Crocus is a species of Colchicum, unlike the true crocus. Ingestion of this plant by cats can result in oral irritation, bloody vomiting, shock, diarrhea and multiple organ damage, and bone-marrow suppression.

Chrysanthemum
This popular indoor and outdoor plant is also one of the most toxic plants for cats. It contains pyrethrins that can cause gastrointestinal upset in cats and in severe cases, depression and loss of coordination may also develop.

Schefflera, English Ivy and Marijuana are also some of the most toxic plants for cats. If your cat has ingested any of these plants accidentally, visiting the vet right away is a must.