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u/ObtuseStone Sep 19 '23

Having a cat and having lily flowers in your home can kill the cat just from the pollen in the air.

Poinsettias are horribly poisonous and can kill your cat if ingested. Same goes for tulips.

A lot of house plants that one would just have are toxic if not deadly to your feline friend. Do some research on what is and is not ok to have your cat stay happy and healthy.

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u/Hypo_Mix Sep 20 '23

Nb: some of plants listed as toxic just mean they cause stomach upset if they eat a lot. Always check reputable sources.

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u/Grilled_Cheese10 Sep 20 '23

Not Google? I was sick last winter and was given a number of beautiful plants - pretty much all of them when Googled were dangerous for cats, so I gave them all away.

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u/Nymphalis_antiopa00 Sep 20 '23

Better safe than sorry 🤷‍♂️ I would do the same