Although leafy green plants can greatly enhance our interior spaces, there are some species that you’ll want to avoid as they are poisonous to cats.

One of the most popular houseplants, and one that is toxic to cats, is the dieffenbachia. This leafy green plant has been known to produce oral irritation, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing when ingested. Some cats may even experience a burning sensation in the mouth after chewing on this plant.

Be careful if you choose to bring your beautiful lilies inside! The tiger, day, Asiatic, Easter, and Japanese varieties all cause medical problems in cats including severe kidney failure and even death.

In order to encourage your cat to stay away from your plants, provide him with his own little patch of indoor grass.

Get a complete list of harmful plants from your veterinary clinic Apple Valley or visit the website of Shamrock Animal Hospital.