Ragdoll Cats

Many of the plants in your home and garden are poisonous to your Ragdoll cat. Your cat would have to eat large quantities of most toxic plants to pose a serious health risk; however, there are many common plants that can make your cat sick. It is a good idea for any Ragdoll owner to make a list of the plants in your home and determine if any are a risk to your cat. This is extremely important if you are bringing a new kitten into your home. As you will learn, your new Ragdoll kitten will chew everything in your home, including you. For this reason you need to child-proof your home prior to bringing your Ragdoll kitten home.

The list below is a basic guideline for removing poisonous plants from your home. If you have problems identifying the plants in your home try taking a clipping to your local nursery for help. If you ever suspect that your Ragdoll cat has eaten a poisonous plant contact your veterinarian immediately or go to the nearest emergency animal clinic.

Common Varieties of Household Plants

If your Ragdoll cat were to eat these plants, which includes common ornamental plants, the cat could suffer mouth irritation, gastric problems, or severe allergic reaction. The following is a list of common ornamental plants you should keep away from your cat.

Calla Lilies, also called Trumpet Lilies are shiny, with long stalks. They have pointy leaves that often have white spots. These lilies have cream or white spatha on long stems.

Crown of Thorns have wooden stems and sharp thorns. The leaves are round and light green in color. They have two red bracts at the end of each branch.

Dieffenbachia also called dumb cane gets its name from the plant’s acrid sap. This sap burns and could cause your cat to lose its voice. The leaves are dark to a yellowish green.

English Ivy is found both indoors and out in the garden. It has lobe shaped leaves that are dark green in color.

Jerusalem Cherry also called winter cherry is a dark green plant with small flowers white in color. The flowers have tiny red fruits that look like small tomatoes.

Mostera often called Swiss cheese plant is an evergreen plant that grows a vine with perforating or cut foliage.

Philodendron is a rapidly fast growing plant that has glossy, leathered leaves of varying shapes and sizes

Poinsettias are commonly found around the holidays. These plants have a white milky sap that is poisonous and irritating on contact.

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