We know chocolate is bad for dogs, but which foods and plants are bad for our toxic to our feline friends? Trust us, we know how hard it can be to resist sharing your meal with those big, begging eyes. This list from The Complete Guide to Holistic Cat Care will help you know what to keep your kitty from ingesting.
TOXIC FOODS, PLANTS, AND HERBS
The following is a list of especially dangerous foods, herbs, and plants for cats:
Aloe (Aloe Vera)
Amaryllis (Hippeastrum)
Avocado (Persea gratissima)
Azalea (Rhododendron sp.)
Bamboo (Phyllostachys sp.)
Black walnut (Juglans nigra)
Bulbs (all types)
Cherries (Prunus Serotina)
Chives (Allium Schoenoprasum)
Dumb cane (Dieff enbachia maculata)
Fruit seeds, kernels and pips
Garlic (Allium sativum)
Grapes, raisins, grape seeds (Vitis vinifera sp.)
Hemlock (all) (Conium spp.)
Holly berry (Ilex aquifolium)
Hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis)
Hydrangea (Macrophylla acuminate)
Iris (Iris versicolor)
Ivy (all) (Hedera helix)
Lilies (Liliaceae)
Marigold (Calendula)
Marsh marigold (Caltha palustris)
Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca)
Mistletoe (Viscum album)
Mushrooms
Nightshades (green, raw or sprouts): eggplant, peppers, potatoes, tobacco, tomatoes
Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans)
Oleander (Nerium oleander L.)
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Celeste Yarnall’s time-tested natural and holistic expertise gives cat owners insight into natural alternatives in food, medication, alternative therapies, and healing practices, improving the lives of feline friends and well as their caregivers. With Dr. Jean Hofve, the esteemed holistic veterinarian, she explores nutrition as preventative medicine, vitamin and mineral supplements, herbal remedies, homeopathic treatments, and groundbreaking anti-aging modalities never before published in a pet care guide. The Complete Guide to Holistic Cat Care also includes a complete bibliography and a list of suppliers of holistic remedies and services. As with all other pet health guides, it is a comprehensive resource intended to complement veterinary care, not replace it.
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