Toxic Plant Checker for Cats & Dogs (NZ)

• African Wonder TreeHighly toxicaka Ricinus communisSource ↗

  ASPCA lists African Wonder Tree as toxic to dogs and cats; signs may include loss of appetite, excessive thirst and weakness.

• American BittersweetHighly toxicaka Bittersweet, Waxwork, Shrubby Bittersweet, False Bittersweet, Climbing Bittersweet, Celastrus scandensSource ↗

  ASPCA lists American Bittersweet as toxic to dogs and cats; signs may include vomiting, diarrhoea and seizures (rare).

• American MandrakeHighly toxicaka Mayapple, Indian Apple Root, Umbrella Leaf, Wild Lemon, Hog Apple, Duck's Foot, Raccoonberry, Podophyllum peltatumSource ↗

  ASPCA lists American Mandrake as toxic to dogs and cats; signs may include vomiting, diarrhoea and lethargy.

• American YewHighly toxicaka Canada Yew, Canadian Yew, Taxus canadensusSource ↗

  ASPCA lists American Yew as toxic to dogs and cats; signs may include tremors, difficulty breathing and vomiting.

• Andromeda JaponicaHighly toxicaka Pieris, Lily-of-the-Valley Bush, Pieris japonicaSource ↗

  ASPCA lists Andromeda Japonica as toxic to dogs and cats; signs may include vomiting, diarrhoea and weakness.

• AppleHighly toxicaka Crabapple, Malus sylvestrisSource ↗

  Apple stems, leaves and seeds can affect breathing and cause shock.

• ApricotHighly toxicaka Prunus armeniacaSource ↗

  Apricot stems, leaves and seeds can affect breathing and cause shock.

• Asian LilyHighly toxicaka Asiatic Lily, Lilium asiaticaSource ↗

  ASPCA lists Asian Lily as toxic to cats; signs may include cats: vomiting, inappetence and lethargy.

• Autumn CrocusHighly toxicaka Meadow Saffron, Colchicum autumnaleSource ↗

  ASPCA lists Autumn Crocus as toxic to dogs and cats; signs may include bloody vomiting, diarrhoea and shock.

• AzaleaHighly toxicaka Rosebay, Rhododendron, Rhododendron spp.Source ↗

  Azalea can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, weakness and cardiac failure.

• Barbados LilyHighly toxicaka Amaryllis, Fire Lily, Lily of the Palace, Ridderstjerne, Hippeastrum spp.Source ↗

  ASPCA lists Barbados Lily as toxic to dogs and cats; signs may include vomiting, salvation and diarrhoea.

• Barbados Pride 2Highly toxicaka Bird of Paradise, Poinciana, Brazilwood, Poinciana gilliesiiSource ↗

  ASPCA lists Barbados Pride 2 as toxic to dogs and cats; signs may include oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of mouth and tongue and lips.

• Bead TreeHighly toxicaka China Ball Tree, Paradise Tree, Persian Lilac, White Cedar, Japanese Bead Tree, Texas Umbrella Tree, Pride-of-India, Chinaberry Tree, Melia azedarachSource ↗

  ASPCA lists Bead Tree as toxic to dogs and cats; signs may include diarrhoea, vomiting and salivation.

• Bird of ParadiseHighly toxicaka Peacock Flower, Barbados Pride, Poinciana, Pride of Barbados, Caesalpinia gilliesiiSource ↗

  ASPCA lists Bird of Paradise as toxic to dogs and cats; signs may include oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of mouth and tongue and lips.

• Bird of Paradise 2Highly toxicaka Peacock Flower, Barbados Pride, Poinciana, Pride of Barbados, Poinciana gilliesiiSource ↗

  ASPCA lists Bird of Paradise 2 as toxic to dogs and cats; signs may include oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of mouth and tongue and lips.

• Bitter RootHighly toxicaka Dogbane Hemp, Indian Hemp, Apocynum androsaemifoliumSource ↗

  ASPCA lists Bitter Root as toxic to dogs and cats; signs may include diarrhoea (possibly with blood), slow heart rate and weakness.

• Black CherryHighly toxicaka Prunus serotinaSource ↗

  ASPCA lists Black Cherry as toxic to dogs and cats; signs may include stems, leaves and seeds contain cyanide.

• Black LaurelHighly toxicaka Dog Hobble, Dog Laurel, Fetter Bush, Sierra Laurel, Leucothoe spp.Source ↗

  ASPCA lists Black Laurel as toxic to dogs and cats; signs may include vomiting, diarrhoea and depression.

• Black NightshadeHighly toxicaka Nightshade, Deadly Nightshade, Solanum nigrumSource ↗

  Black nightshade can cause salivation, severe stomach upset, drowsiness, weakness and slow heart rate.

• Bog LaurelHighly toxicaka Pale Laurel, Bog Kalmia, Kalmia poliifoliaSource ↗

  ASPCA lists Bog Laurel as toxic to dogs and cats; signs may include vomiting, diarrhoea and weakness.

• BrazilwoodHighly toxicaka Bird of Paradise, Poinciana, Barbados Pride, Poinciana gilliesiiSource ↗

  ASPCA lists Brazilwood as toxic to dogs and cats; signs may include oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of mouth and tongue and lips.

• BrunfelsiaHighly toxicaka Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, Kiss-Me-Quick, Lady-of-the-Night, Fransiscan Rain Tree, Brunfelsia speciesSource ↗

  ASPCA lists Brunfelsia as toxic to dogs and cats; signs may include tremors, seizures (for several days) and diarrhoea.

• BuckeyeHighly toxicaka Horse Chestnut, Aesculus sppSource ↗

  ASPCA lists Buckeye as toxic to dogs and cats; signs may include severe vomiting and diarrhoea, depression or excitement and dilated pupils.

• Burning BushHighly toxicaka Wahoo, Spindle Tree, Euonymus atropurpureaSource ↗

  ASPCA lists Burning Bush as toxic to dogs and cats; signs may include vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal pain.

• Cardboard CycadHighly toxicaka Zamia furfuraceaSource ↗

  ASPCA lists Cardboard Cycad as toxic to dogs and cats; signs may include vomiting (may be bloody), dark stools and jaundice.

• Cardboard PalmHighly toxicaka cycads and zamias, Zamia spp.Source ↗

  ASPCA lists Cardboard Palm as toxic to dogs and cats; signs may include vomiting (may be bloody), dark stools and jaundice.

• Cardinal FlowerHighly toxicaka Lobelia, Indian Pink, Lobelia cardinalisSource ↗

  ASPCA lists Cardinal Flower as toxic to dogs and cats; signs may include depression, diarrhoea and vomiting.

• Castor Bean PlantHighly toxicaka Castor Oil Plant, Mole Bean Plant, African Wonder Tree, Ricinus communisSource ↗

  Castor bean plant can cause mouth burning, vomiting, diarrhoea, kidney failure and convulsions.

• Chandelier PlantHighly toxicaka Mother-In-Law-Plant, Kalanchoe, Devils Backbone, Mother of Millions, Kalanchoe tubifloraSource ↗

  ASPCA lists Chandelier Plant as toxic to dogs and cats; signs may include vomiting, diarrhoea and abnormal heart rhythm (rare).

• CherryHighly toxicaka Prunus spp.Source ↗

  Cherry stems, leaves and seeds can affect breathing and cause shock.

• Chinaberry TreeHighly toxicaka Bead Tree, China Ball Tree, Paradise Tree, Persian Lilac, White Cedar, Japanese Bead Tree, Texas Umbrella Tree, Pride-of-India, Melia azedarachSource ↗

  ASPCA lists Chinaberry Tree as toxic to dogs and cats; signs may include diarrhoea, vomiting and salivation.

• Chinese JadeHighly toxicaka Silver Jade Plant, Silver Dollar, Crassula arborescensSource ↗

  ASPCA lists Chinese Jade as toxic to dogs and cats; signs may include vomiting, drunkeness (cats) and tremors (rare).

• ChivesHighly toxicaka Allium schoenoprasumSource ↗

  Chives can damage red blood cells and cause vomiting, weakness, fast heart rate and panting.

• Clivia LilyHighly toxicaka Kaffir Lily, Cape Clivia, Clivia spp.Source ↗

  Clivia lily can cause vomiting, drooling, diarrhoea, tremors and heart rhythm problems.

• CyclamenHighly toxicaka Sowbread, Cyclamen spp.Source ↗

  Cyclamen can cause salivation, vomiting, diarrhoea, seizures and heart rhythm problems.

• DaffodilHighly toxicaka Narcissus, Jonquil, Paper White, Narcissus spp.Source ↗

  Daffodils can cause vomiting, drooling, diarrhoea, tremors and heart rhythm problems.

• Desert RoseHighly toxicaka Desert Azalea, Impala Lily, Kudu Lily, Mock Azalea, Adenium obesumSource ↗

  Desert rose can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, appetite loss, depression, irregular heartbeat and death.

• FoxgloveHighly toxicaka Digitalis purpureaSource ↗

  Foxglove can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, weakness, heart rhythm problems and death.

• GarlicHighly toxicaka Stinking Rose, Rocambole, Allium sativumSource ↗

  Garlic can damage red blood cells and cause vomiting, weakness, fast heart rate and panting.

• Gloriosa LilyHighly toxicaka Glory Lily, Climbing Lily, Superb Lily, Gloriosa superbaSource ↗

  Gloriosa lily can cause salivation, bloody vomiting or diarrhoea, shock, kidney failure and liver damage.

• Heavenly BambooHighly toxicaka Sacred Bamboo, Nandina, Nandina domesticaSource ↗

  Heavenly bamboo can cause weakness, incoordination, seizures, coma and respiratory failure.

• Jerusalem CherryHighly toxicaka Natal Cherry, Winter Cherry, Solanum pseudocapsicumSource ↗

  Jerusalem cherry can cause stomach disturbance, seizures, respiratory depression and shock.

• LantanaHighly toxicaka Shrub Verbena, Yellow Sage, Red Sage, Lantana camaraSource ↗

  Lantana can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, laboured breathing, weakness and liver failure.

• LarkspurHighly toxicaka Delphinium speciesSource ↗

  Larkspur can cause tremors, stiffness, weakness, convulsions, cardiac failure and respiratory paralysis.

• LeekHighly toxicaka Elephant Garlic, Allium ampeloprasumSource ↗

  Leek can damage red blood cells and cause vomiting, weakness, fast heart rate and panting.

• LilyHighly toxicaka Lilium speciesSource ↗

  Lilium species can cause kidney failure in cats; treat any access as urgent.

• Lily of the ValleyHighly toxicaka Convallaria majalisSource ↗

  Lily of the valley can cause vomiting, irregular heartbeat, disorientation, coma and seizures.

• MarijuanaHighly toxicaka Cannabis, Indian Hemp, Hashish, Cannabis sativaSource ↗

  Marijuana can cause prolonged depression, vomiting, incoordination, low blood pressure, seizures and coma.

• MilkweedHighly toxicaka Asclepias speciesSource ↗

  Milkweed can cause vomiting, depression, weakness, seizures, breathing difficulty, organ failure and coma.

• OleanderHighly toxicaka Rose-Bay, Nerium oleanderSource ↗

  Oleander can cause drooling, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, depression and death.

• OnionHighly toxicaka Allium cepaSource ↗

  Onion can damage red blood cells and cause vomiting, weakness, fast heart rate and panting.

• PeachHighly toxicaka Prunus persicaSource ↗

  Peach stems, leaves and seeds can affect breathing and cause shock.

• PeriwinkleHighly toxicaka Running Myrtle, Vinca, Vinca roseaSource ↗

  Periwinkle can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, low blood pressure, tremors, seizures, coma and death.

• PlumHighly toxicaka Prunus domesticaSource ↗

  Plum stems, leaves and seeds can affect breathing and cause shock.

• Poison HemlockHighly toxicaka Poison Parsley, Spotted Hemlock, Deadly Hemlock, Conium maculatumSource ↗

  Poison hemlock can cause agitation, tremors, drooling, diarrhoea, paralysis and death.

• RagwortHighly toxicaka Golden Ragwort, Tansy, Senecio speciesSource ↗

  Ragwort can cause liver damage, depression, appetite loss, vomiting, diarrhoea, weakness and ataxia.

• RhododendronHighly toxicaka Rosebay, Azalea, Rhododendron spp.Source ↗

  Rhododendron can cause severe stomach upset, weakness, collapse and death.

• RhubarbHighly toxicaka Pie Plant, Rheum rhabarbarumSource ↗

  Rhubarb can cause salivation, tremors and kidney failure.

• Rosary PeaHighly toxicaka Abrus precatoriusSource ↗

  Rosary pea can cause severe vomiting, diarrhoea, tremors, fever, shock and death.

• Sago PalmHighly toxicaka Coontie Palm, Cardboard Palm, Cycads, Zamias, Cycas revolutaSource ↗

  Sago palm can cause severe stomach signs, liver failure and death in cats and dogs.

• Water HemlockHighly toxicaka Cowbane, Poison Parsnip, Cicuta maculataSource ↗

  Water hemlock can cause diarrhoea, seizures, tremors, severe stomach pain and respiratory depression.

• YewHighly toxicaka Japanese Yew, Taxus spp.Source ↗

  Yew can cause tremors, breathing difficulty, seizures and sudden cardiac failure.

• AlocasiaToxicaka Elephant's Ear, Alocasia spp.Source ↗

  Alocasia can cause oral irritation, swelling, drooling, vomiting and trouble swallowing.

• AloeToxicaka Aloe Vera, Aloe veraSource ↗

  Aloe can cause vomiting, lethargy and diarrhoea in cats and dogs.

• AmaryllisToxicaka Belladonna Lily, Saint Joseph Lily, Cape Belladonna, Naked Lady, Amaryllis spp.Source ↗

  Amaryllis can cause vomiting, depression, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, drooling and tremors.

• Arum LilyToxicaka Calla Lily, Pig Lily, White Arum, Trumpet Lily, Zantedeschia aethiopicaSource ↗

  Arum lily can cause oral irritation, swelling, drooling, vomiting and trouble swallowing.

• BegoniaToxicaka Begonia spp.Source ↗

  Begonia can cause vomiting and salivation in cats and dogs; underground parts are a particular risk.

• BoxwoodToxicaka Buxus spp.Source ↗

  Boxwood can cause vomiting and diarrhoea in cats and dogs.

• ButtercupToxicaka Butter Cress, Figwort, Ranunculus spp.Source ↗

  Buttercup can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, depression, salivation, mouth ulcers and a wobbly gait.

• CaladiumToxicaka Malanga, Elephant's Ears, Angel-Wings, Caladium hortulanumSource ↗

  Caladium can cause oral irritation, swelling, drooling, vomiting and trouble swallowing.

• ChrysanthemumToxicaka Daisy, Mum, Chrysanthemum spp.Source ↗

  Chrysanthemum can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, drooling, incoordination and dermatitis.

• ClematisToxicaka Virgin's Bower, Leatherflower, Clematis spp.Source ↗

  Clematis can cause salivation, vomiting and diarrhoea.

• Corn PlantToxicaka Cornstalk Plant, Dracaena, Dragon Tree, Ribbon Plant, Dracaena fragransSource ↗

  Corn plant can cause vomiting, depression, appetite loss, drooling and dilated pupils in cats.

• DieffenbachiaToxicaka Dumb Cane, Tropic Snow, Exotica, DieffenbachiaSource ↗

  Dieffenbachia can cause intense mouth irritation, drooling, vomiting and trouble swallowing.

• DracaenaToxicaka Corn Plant, Cornstalk Plant, Dragon Tree, Ribbon Plant, Dracaena spp.Source ↗

  Dracaena can cause vomiting, depression, appetite loss, drooling and dilated pupils in cats.

• Elephant EarsToxicaka Caladium, Malanga, Colocasia esculentaSource ↗

  Elephant ears can cause oral irritation, swelling, drooling, vomiting and trouble swallowing.

• English IvyToxicaka Branching Ivy, Glacier Ivy, Needlepoint Ivy, Sweetheart Ivy, Hedera helixSource ↗

  English ivy can cause vomiting, abdominal pain, drooling and diarrhoea.

• EucalyptusToxicaka Eucalyptus speciesSource ↗

  Eucalyptus can cause salivation, vomiting, diarrhoea, depression and weakness.

• GeraniumToxicaka Pelargonium speciesSource ↗

  Geranium can cause vomiting, appetite loss, depression and dermatitis.

• GladiolaToxicaka Gladiolus speciesSource ↗

  Gladiola can cause salivation, vomiting, drooling, lethargy and diarrhoea.

• Golden PothosToxicaka Pothos, Devil's Ivy, Taro Vine, Ivy Arum, Epipremnum aureumSource ↗

  Golden pothos can cause intense mouth irritation, drooling, vomiting and trouble swallowing.

• Heartleaf PhilodendronToxicaka Cordatum, Sweetheart Plant, Philodendron hederaceumSource ↗

  Heartleaf philodendron can cause oral irritation, drooling, vomiting and trouble swallowing.

• HostaToxicaka Plantain Lily, Funkia, Hosta plantagineaSource ↗

  Hosta can cause vomiting, diarrhoea and depression.

• HyacinthToxicaka Hyacinthus orientalisSource ↗

  Hyacinth can cause intense vomiting, diarrhoea, depression and tremors.

• HydrangeaToxicaka Hortensia, Hills of Snow, Seven Bark, Hydrangea arborescensSource ↗

  Hydrangea can cause vomiting, depression and diarrhoea.

• IrisToxicaka Flag, Snake Lily, Water Flag, Iris speciesSource ↗

  Iris can cause salivation, vomiting, drooling, lethargy and diarrhoea.

• Jade PlantToxicaka Baby Jade, Dwarf Rubber Plant, Jade Tree, Crassula argenteaSource ↗

  Jade plant can cause vomiting, depression and incoordination.

• KalanchoeToxicaka Mother-In-Law-Plant, Devil's Backbone, Chandelier Plant, Mother of Millions, Kalanchoe spp.Source ↗

  Kalanchoe can cause vomiting, diarrhoea and abnormal heart rhythm.

• Madagascar Dragon TreeToxicaka Dracaena marginataSource ↗

  Madagascar dragon tree can cause vomiting, depression, appetite loss, drooling and dilated pupils in cats.

• Morning GloryToxicaka Ipomoea spp.Source ↗

  Morning glory can cause vomiting and neurological signs from seed exposure.

• Mother of MillionsToxicaka Mother-In-Law-Plant, Kalanchoe, Devil's Backbone, Chandelier Plant, Kalanchoe tubifloraSource ↗

  Mother of Millions can cause vomiting, diarrhoea and abnormal heart rhythm.

• Peace LilyToxicaka Mauna Loa Peace Lily, SpathiphyllumSource ↗

  Peace lily can cause intense mouth irritation, drooling, vomiting and trouble swallowing.

• PeonyToxicaka Paeonia officinalisSource ↗

  Peony can cause vomiting, diarrhoea and depression.

• PrivetToxicaka Amur, Wax-Leaf, Common Privet, Ligustrum japonicumSource ↗

  Privet can cause stomach upset, incoordination and increased heart rate.

• ScheffleraToxicaka Umbrella Tree, Australian Ivy Palm, Octopus Tree, StarleafSource ↗

  Schefflera can cause mouth irritation, drooling, vomiting and trouble swallowing.

• Swiss Cheese PlantToxicaka Monstera, Cutleaf Philodendron, Ceriman, Monstera deliciosaSource ↗

  Swiss cheese plant can cause intense mouth irritation, drooling, vomiting and trouble swallowing.

• Tomato PlantToxicaka Lycopersicon spp.Source ↗

  Green tomato plant material can cause salivation, severe stomach upset, weakness and slow heart rate.

• TulipToxicaka Tulipa spp.Source ↗

  Tulips can cause vomiting, depression and drooling; bulbs are a particular risk.

• WisteriaToxicaka Wisteria spp.Source ↗

  Wisteria can cause vomiting, diarrhoea and depression.

• YarrowToxicaka Milfoil, Dog Daisy, Devil's Nettle, Achillea millefoliumSource ↗

  Yarrow can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, drooling, appetite loss, dermatitis and depression.

• Adam-and-EveMildly toxicaka Arum, Lord-and-Ladies, Wake Robin, Starch Root, Bobbins, Cuckoo Plant, Arum maculatumSource ↗

  ASPCA lists Adam-and-Eve as toxic to dogs and cats; signs may include oral irritation, pain and swelling of mouth and tongue and lips.

• Ambrosia MexicanaMildly toxicaka Jerusalem Oak, Feather Geranium, Chenopodium botrysSource ↗

  ASPCA lists Ambrosia Mexicana as toxic to dogs and cats; signs may include vomiting, anorexia and depression.

• American HollyMildly toxicaka English Holly, European Holly, Oregon Holly, Inkberry, Winterberry, Ilex opacaSource ↗

  ASPCA lists American Holly as toxic to dogs and cats; signs may include vomiting and diarrhoea and depression.

• Angelica TreeMildly toxicaka Hercules' Club, Devil's Walking Stick, Prickly Ash, Prickly Elder, Aralia spinosaSource ↗

  ASPCA lists Angelica Tree as toxic to dogs and cats; signs may include skin and oral irritation, hypersalivation and vomiting.

• Arrow-Head VineMildly toxicaka Nephthytis, Green Gold Naphthysis, African Evergreen, Trileaf Wonder, Syngonium podophyllumSource ↗

  ASPCA lists Arrow-Head Vine as toxic to dogs and cats; signs may include oral irritation, pain and swelling of mouth and tongue and lips.

• ArumMildly toxicaka Cuckoo-pint, Lord-and-Ladies, Adam-and-Eve, Starch Root, Bobbins, Wake Robin, Arum maculatumSource ↗

  ASPCA lists Arum as toxic to dogs and cats; signs may include oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of mouth and tongue and lips.

• Asparagus FernMildly toxicaka Emerald Fern, Sprengeri Fern, Plumosa Fern, Lace Fern, Asparagus densiflorusSource ↗

  Asparagus fern can cause allergic dermatitis and stomach upset from berries.

• Australian Ivy PalmMildly toxicaka Schefflera, Umbrella Tree, Octopus Tree, Starleaf, Brassaia actinophyllaSource ↗

  ASPCA lists Australian Ivy Palm as toxic to dogs and cats; signs may include oral irritation, pain and swelling of mouth and tongue and lips.

• Baby Doll Ti PlantMildly toxicaka Ti-Plant, Good-Luck Plant, Hawaiian Ti Plant, Cordyline terminalisSource ↗

  ASPCA lists Baby Doll Ti Plant as toxic to dogs and cats; signs may include vomiting (occasionally with blood), depression and anorexia.

• Barbados AloeMildly toxicaka Medicine Plant, True Aloe, Aloe barbadensisSource ↗

  ASPCA lists Barbados Aloe as toxic to dogs and cats; signs may include vomiting, lethargy and diarrhoea. the gel is considered edible.

• Barbados PrideMildly toxicaka Peacock Flower, Dwarf Poinciana, Caesalpinia pulcherrimaSource ↗

  ASPCA lists Barbados Pride as toxic to dogs and cats; signs may include vomiting and diarrhoea.

• Bay LaurelMildly toxicaka Sweet Bag, Bay Tree, Tree Laurel, Laurel Tree, Laurel, Laurus nobilisSource ↗

  ASPCA lists Bay Laurel as toxic to dogs and cats; signs may include vomiting and diarrhoea and large ingestion of whole leaves can cause obstruction.

• Bergamot OrangeMildly toxicaka Bergamot, Citrus bergamia, Citrus AurantiumSource ↗

  ASPCA lists Bergamot Orange as toxic to dogs and cats; signs may include vomiting, diarrhoea and depression.

• Bird of Paradise FlowerMildly toxicaka Crane Flower, Bird's Tongue Flower, Strelitzia reginaeSource ↗

  Bird of paradise flower can cause mild nausea, vomiting and drowsiness.

• Bird's Tongue FlowerMildly toxicaka Bird of Paradise Flower, Crane Flower, Strelitzia reginaeSource ↗

  ASPCA lists Bird's Tongue Flower as toxic to dogs and cats; signs may include mild nausea, vomiting and drowsiness.

• Bishop’s WeedMildly toxicaka Greater Ammi, False Queen Anne's Lace, Ammi majusSource ↗

  ASPCA lists Bishop’s Weed as toxic to dogs and cats; signs may include photosensitization (sunburn and dermatitis).

• Black CallaMildly toxicaka Solomon's Lily, Wild Calla, Wild Arum, Arum palestinumSource ↗

  ASPCA lists Black Calla as toxic to dogs and cats; signs may include oral irritation, pain and swelling of mouth and tongue and lips.

• BobbinsMildly toxicaka Arum, Lord-and-Ladies, Adam-and-Eve, Starch Root, Wake Robin, Cuckoo Plant, Arum maculatumSource ↗

  ASPCA lists Bobbins as toxic to dogs and cats; signs may include oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of mouth and tongue and lips.

• BorageMildly toxicaka Starflower, Borage officinalisSource ↗

  ASPCA lists Borage as toxic to dogs and cats; signs may include vomiting, diarrhoea and dermatitis.

• Branching IvyMildly toxicaka English Ivy, Glacier Ivy, Needlepoint Ivy, Sweetheart Ivy, California Ivy, Hedera helixSource ↗

  ASPCA lists Branching Ivy as toxic to dogs and cats; signs may include vomiting, abdominal pain and hypersalivation.

• Bread and Butter PlantMildly toxicaka Indian Borage, Spanish Thyme, Coleus, Maratha, Militini, East Indian Thyme, Coleus ampoinicusSource ↗

  ASPCA lists Bread and Butter Plant as toxic to dogs and cats; signs may include vomiting, diarrhoea and depression.

• BuckwheatMildly toxicaka Fagopyrum spp.Source ↗

  ASPCA lists Buckwheat as toxic to dogs and cats; signs may include photosensitization (sunburn and dermatitis).

• Buddhist PineMildly toxicaka Yew Pine, Japanese Yew, Southern Yew, Podocarpus, Podocarpus macrophyllaSource ↗

  ASPCA lists Buddhist Pine as toxic to dogs and cats; signs may include vomiting and diarrhoea.

• Butterfly IrisMildly toxicaka Spuria Iris, Iris spuriaSource ↗

  ASPCA lists Butterfly Iris as toxic to dogs and cats; signs may include salivation, vomiting and drooling.

• Calamondin OrangeMildly toxicaka Citrus mitisSource ↗

  ASPCA lists Calamondin Orange as toxic to dogs and cats; signs may include vomiting, diarrhoea and depression.

• California IvyMildly toxicaka Branching Ivy, Glacier Ivy, Needlepoint Ivy, Sweetheart Ivy, English Ivy, Hedera helixSource ↗

  ASPCA lists California Ivy as toxic to dogs and cats; signs may include vomiting, abdominal pain and hypersalivation.

• Calla LilyMildly toxicaka Pig Lily, White Arum, Trumpet Lily, Florist's Calla, Garden Calla, Arum Lily, Zantedeschia aethiopicaSource ↗

  ASPCA lists Calla Lily as toxic to dogs and cats; signs may include oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of mouth and tongue and lips.

• Cape JasmineMildly toxicaka Gardenia, Gardenia jasminoidesSource ↗

  ASPCA lists Cape Jasmine as toxic to dogs and cats; signs may include mild vomiting and/or diarrhoea and hives.

• CarawayMildly toxicaka Meridian Fennel, Persian Cumin, Carum carviSource ↗

  ASPCA lists Caraway as toxic to dogs and cats; signs may include mild vomiting and diarrhoea.

• CarnationMildly toxicaka Pinks, Wild Carnation, Sweet William, Dianthus caryophyllusSource ↗

  Carnation can cause mild stomach upset and mild dermatitis.

• CatnipMildly toxicaka Catswort, Catmint, Nepeta catariaSource ↗

  ASPCA lists Catnip as toxic to cats; signs may include many cats love catnip and but it can cause vomiting and diarrhoea. it makes some cats sedated and others stimulated.

• CerimanMildly toxicaka Cutleaf Philodendron, Hurricane Plant, Swiss Cheese Plant, Mexican Breadfruit, Monstera deliciosaSource ↗

  ASPCA lists Ceriman as toxic to dogs and cats; signs may include oral irritation, pain and swelling of mouth and tongue and lips.

• ChamomileMildly toxicaka Manzanilla, Garden Chamomile, Roman Chamomile, True Chamomile, Corn Feverfew, Barnyard Daisy, Ground-apple, Turkey-weed, Anthemis nobilisSource ↗

  ASPCA lists Chamomile as toxic to dogs and cats; signs may include contact dermatitis, vomiting and diarrhoea.

• Charming DieffenbachiaMildly toxicaka Dieffenbachia amoenaSource ↗

  ASPCA lists Charming Dieffenbachia as toxic to dogs and cats; signs may include oral irritation, pain and swelling of mouth and tongue and lips.

• Chinese EvergreenMildly toxicaka Aglaonema modestumSource ↗

  ASPCA lists Chinese Evergreen as toxic to dogs and cats; signs may include oral irritation, pain and swelling of mouth and tongue and lips.

• DahliaMildly toxicaka Dahlia speciesSource ↗

  Dahlia can cause mild stomach upset and mild dermatitis.

• GardeniaMildly toxicaka Cape Jasmine, Gardenia jasminoidesSource ↗

  Gardenia can cause mild vomiting, diarrhoea and hives.

• HollyMildly toxicaka English Holly, European Holly, Oregon Holly, Inkberry, Winterberry, Ilex opacaSource ↗

  Holly can cause vomiting, diarrhoea and depression.

• Inch PlantMildly toxicaka Speedy Henry, Tradescantia fluminensisSource ↗

  Inch plant can cause dermatitis.

• LavenderMildly toxicaka Common Lavender, English Lavender, Lavandula angustifoliaSource ↗

  Lavender can cause nausea, vomiting and appetite loss.

• Pencil CactusMildly toxicaka Sticks of Fire, Euphorbia tirucalliSource ↗

  Pencil cactus can irritate the mouth and stomach and may cause vomiting.

• PoinsettiaMildly toxicaka Euphorbia pulcherrimaSource ↗

  Poinsettia can irritate the mouth and stomach and may cause vomiting.

• PrimroseMildly toxicaka Primula vulgarisSource ↗

  Primrose can cause mild vomiting.

• Snake PlantMildly toxicaka Golden Bird's Nest, Mother-in-Law's Tongue, Good Luck Plant, Sansevieria trifasciataSource ↗

  Snake plant can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.

• Weeping FigMildly toxicaka Fig, Indian Rubber Plant, Ficus sp.Source ↗

  ASPCA lists weeping fig as toxic to cats and dogs due to ficin and ficusin.

• YuccaMildly toxicaka Yucca spp.Source ↗

  Yucca can cause vomiting in cats and dogs.

Quick reference of plants with a confirmed toxicity source (ASPCA / SPCA). A plant not listed here is notautomatically safe. If your pet has eaten any part of a plant and may be unwell, contact a NZ vet, after-hours emergency clinic, or the Pet Poison Helpline — don't wait for symptoms.