It is necessary for every cat parent to be mindful of the houseplants they bring home, as some plants could be poisonous to their felines. Vets in the country treat more than five thousand cases of plant poisoning in cats every year. Cats can experience mild to severe plant toxicity ranging from vomiting to blood in the stool, depending on the poisonous component of the plant. If you have any of the following houseplants, consider replacing them as they can be toxic to your feline companion.

Autumn crocus
Autumn crocus is also known as meadow saffron. This is a common ornamental flowering plant that blooms in the fall, but it is typically poisonous for cats. This is because Autumn crocus contains a toxic alkaloid called colchicine. Cats who have ingested this plant accidentally have been reported to exhibit symptoms like breathing problems, vomiting, kidney and liver damage, and even coma in severe cases. Make sure to replace this houseplant or at least keep the plant out of the cat’s reach.

Azaleas and Rhododendrons
These are flowering shrubs that are usually used as decorative house plants. Azaleas and rhododendrons have more than 1000 species. Your feline friends can get poisoned from the grayanotoxins present in these flowering plants. Accidental ingestion of azaleas and rhododendrons can result in weakness, loss of appetite, drooling, vomiting, heart arrhythmias, tremors, and even seizures in some cases.

Cyclamen
Cyclamen belongs to the genus of more than 20 species of decorative houseplants that are toxic for cats. Botanists suggest that the tubers and roots are more toxic than its petals. The houseplant contains a toxin called saponins, which can induce drooling, vomiting, and diarrhea. Severe cases can also cause an abnormal heart rate and seizures.

Kalanchoe
Kalanchoe is a flowering houseplant. Sadly, it is one of the houseplants that are toxic to cats as it contains a toxin called bufadienolides. Toxicity due to Kalanchoe includes gastrointestinal problems, collapse, heart arrhythmias, and seizures. Cat parents should consider replacing this houseplant or keep it out of the cat’s reach.

Lilies
Japanese lilies, Asiatic lilies, rubrum lilies, eastern lilies, western lilies, daylilies, tiger lilies, and stargazer lilies are certain houseplants that are toxic for cats. When cats lick the pollen from the flowers or even drink the water from its vase, it can cause toxicity and lead to kidney failure and even fatality in severe cases.

Narcissus
Plants such as white daffodils fall into the genus Narcissus. These flowering houseplants contain a poisonous agent called lycorine. When ingested by cats, it can result in breathing difficulties, low blood pressure, and other gastrointestinal complications. Avoid planting Narcissus in your house, or you could make sure to keep them away from your feline’s reach.