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Bonsai trees are a great way to add some unique greenery to your home, but are they a problem if your cat likes to nibble your houseplants? Some bonsai plants are naturally toxic to animals, so it’s important to know if they’re safe for your furry friend before you bring them home. There are still a ton of varieties that are safe to grow around your cat, and we’ll help you find the perfect plant to add to your decor. Keep reading to find out what common bonsai trees are the most poisonous for cats and what you can grow instead.
Things You Should Know
- Sago palm, azalea, jade, and boxwood bonsai trees are all toxic to cats.
- Cherry, plum, and ficus bonsai trees are dangerous if cats nibble on them.
- Grow juniper, bamboo palm, or prayer plant for non-toxic bonsai alternatives.
- Contact a vet right away if your suspect your cat got into a toxic bonsai tree or if they show signs of poisoning.
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Tips
- Contact a vet immediately if your cat got into a toxic bonsai tree or if they show any signs of poisoning.[20]Thanks
Warnings
- Avoid inducing your cat to vomit unless you’re instructed to by a vet when you’re treating poisoning.[21]Thanks
References
- ↑ https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/cornell-feline-health-center/health-information/feline-health-topics/poisons
- ↑ https://www.aspca.org/news/dangers-sago-palm
- ↑ https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/rhododendron-ponticum/
- ↑ https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/jade-plant
- ↑ https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/boxwood
- ↑ https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/agriculture/toxic-plants/
- ↑ https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/plum
- ↑ https://youtu.be/I4GKwhqjw5g?t=420
- ↑ https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/juniperus-chinensis/
- ↑ https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/rhapis-excelsa/
- ↑ https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/red-maple
- ↑ https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/prayer-plant
- ↑ https://youtu.be/QU4JMxwXHEs?t=781
- ↑ https://youtu.be/zsQcvdCONRA?t=200
- ↑ https://youtu.be/zsQcvdCONRA?t=378
- ↑ https://www.williams-sonoma.com/netstorage/pdf/Indoor-Bonsai-Care-User-Manual.pdf
- ↑ https://youtu.be/ZbBofqQg_cg?t=124
- ↑ https://youtu.be/1ZYq_rSKp5I?t=183
- ↑ https://youtu.be/rSYQEl5HizY?t=235
- ↑ https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/cornell-feline-health-center/health-information/feline-health-topics/poisons
- ↑ https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/cornell-feline-health-center/health-information/feline-health-topics/poisons
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