Plants & Flowers Toxic to Dogs and Cats
A vet-reviewed database of indoor and outdoor plants that may be toxic, harmful, or unsafe for pets.
Worried your pet may have eaten a plant? Get a personalized safety answer in the ToxiPets app.
cabbage
Cape jasmine
carnation
Cast Iron Plant
Chinese money plant
Coleus
Common Ivy
confederate jasmine
council tree
Cut-Leaf Philodendron
cylindrical snake plant
cypress peperomia
Easter lily
Elephant's-foot
elkhorn fern
Engelmann's hedgehog cactus
Erythricium
Why Plants Affect Pets Differently
Cats and dogs metabolize substances differently than humans. A plant that's harmless to people can cause serious reactions in pets. The amount ingested and which part of the plant matters significantly — leaves, stems, flowers, and roots can have different toxicity levels.
Madagascar jewel
Madagascar widow's-thrill
mare's tail
Money Tree
moon cactus
Identifying Toxic Plants
Many common houseplants and garden favorites can be harmful to pets. When in doubt, use the ToxiPets app to scan any plant and get instant, personalized safety information based on your pet's species, size, and health conditions.
parlor palm
Peace Lily
Peacock Plant
Pilosocereus chrysostele
pink trailing iceplant
Poison Dart Plant
Polka Dot Begonia
porcelainflower
potbelly airplant
Potted Plant
prayerplant
prostrate sandmat
Pycnosorus globosus
satin pothos
shoeblackplant
showy prairie gentian
small-leaf spiderwort
snake plant
Song of India
spider plant
Spineless Yucca
String of Bananas
Stromanthe thalia
Swati Haworthia
Swiss Cheese Plant
Frequently Asked Questions
What indoor plants are toxic to cats?
Many popular houseplants are toxic to cats, including lilies (extremely dangerous), pothos, philodendrons, and snake plants. Lilies can cause fatal kidney failure in cats even from small exposures. Always check before bringing new plants home.
Which outdoor plants are dangerous to dogs?
Common outdoor plants toxic to dogs include sago palms (highly fatal), azaleas, oleander, and tulip bulbs. Dogs are often attracted to digging up bulbs, which tend to be the most toxic part of many plants.
What should I do if my pet eats a plant?
Stay calm and identify the plant if possible. Remove any remaining plant material from your pet's mouth. Contact your veterinarian or ASPCA Poison Control (888-426-4435) immediately. Do not induce vomiting unless directed by a professional.
Why are some plants listed as "unknown" toxicity?
Some plants haven't been thoroughly studied for pet toxicity, or may have conflicting research. We mark these as "unknown" rather than assume safety. When in doubt, treat unknown plants as potentially harmful and keep them away from pets.
Need instant answers? Scan any plant with the ToxiPets app.