Pet-Toxic Plants to Keep Away From Cats and Dogs

Pet-toxic plants contain compounds that cause gastrointestinal, neurological, or cardiac harm when ingested by cats or dogs. The species listed below are flagged toxic in PlantoScan's data and should be kept out of reach in homes and gardens with pets.

Knowing which plants are toxic is as important as knowing which are safe. The species below are confirmed toxic at varying severity — some cause mild mouth irritation, others induce vomiting or neurological symptoms. Every plant page details the specific toxins and recommended veterinary response.

Every species below links to its full plant care guide on PlantoScan, covering watering, light, soil, propagation, and toxicity.