It’s winter.  We want to be around nature so we bring plants indoors to help the air and make us think of seasons when we can be outside again.  Often we add flowers or seasonal decorations.  Our pets don’t welcome all plant life, however. Here are some plants that are poisonous to cats and/or dogs.  They should be left outside.

The good news is that dogs and cats are not herbivores, and don’t naturally eat large quantities of plants.  That being said, they all chew on plants once in a while for a variety of reasons. Many plants are poisonous to both cats ad dogs, some to only one or the other.  If you think your pet has ingested one of the plants below, get him or her to  your vet immediately.

Here are common houseplants and flowers that are poisonous to cats:

Aloe Vera

Amaryllis

Asparagus Fern

Baby’s Breath

Cyclamen

Easter Lily

English Ivy

Holly

Lily

Mistletoe

Peony

Philodendron

Poinsettia

While not often inside, tiger lilies are among the worst poisonous plants for cats.

And many, many more!  For a complete list go to www.veterinarypartner.com.

Here are common houseplants and flowers that are poisonous to dogs:

Aloe Vera

Amaryllis

Azalea

Crocus

Calla Lily

Christmas Rose

Chrysanthemum

Ferns

Easter Lily

Ivy

Jasmine is among the worst poisonous plants for dogs.

Peony

Poinsettia

Rhododendrons

Tulip

For a more complete list go to www.veterinarypartner.com.