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TOXIC PLANTS
  Aloe Vera- Vomiting, depression, diarrhea, anorexia, tremors, change in urine color.
  Amaryllis- Vomiting, depression, diarrhea, abdominal pain, hyper salivation, anorexia, tremors
  Asian Lily- Vomiting, inappetence, lethargy, kidney failure. (Cats are the only species known to be affected)
  Asian Lily- Vomiting, inappetence, lethargy, kidney failure. (Cats are the only species known to be affected)
  Avocado- Vomiting, diarrhea, death, inflammation of mammary glands of rabbits, goats, cattle, horses-cardiac failure in goats
  Azalea- Vomiting, diarrhea, hyper salivation, weakness, coma, hypotension, CNS depression, cardiovascular collapse
  Bird of Paradise- Gastrointestinal disorders such as diarrhea, vomiting, in coordination is possible.
  Branching Ivy- Gastrointestinal upset, diarrhea, hyperactivity, breathing difficulty, coma, fever, polydipsia, dilated pupils, muscular weakness and in coordination.
  Buckeye- severe gastroenteritis, depression or hyper excitability, dilated pupils, coma

Caladium
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Caladium- oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of mouth, tongue, lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty in swallowing
  Calla Lily-oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of mouth, tongue, lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty in swallowing
  Christmas Rose- abdominal pain, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, convulsions, delirium.
  Corn (stalk) Plant- (Cats) Dilated pupils, breathing difficulty, abdominal pain, increased heart rate and drooling. (Cats and Dogs) Vomiting, depression, inappetence, drooling, in coordination and weakness
Clematis- Vomiting, diarrhea, oral ulcers, ataxia irritant or vesicant action
  Daffodil- Severe Gastrointestinal disorders, convulsions, shivering, hypotension, dermatitis, muscular tremors, cardiac arrhythmias.
  Day Lily- Vomiting, inappetence, lethargy, kidney failure. (Cats only species known to be affected)
  Devil's Ivy- Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of the mouth, lips, tongue, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty in swallowing
Easter Lilly
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Easter Lily- Vomiting, inappetence, lethargy, kidney failure. (Cats only species known to be affected)
Elephant Ears
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Elephant Ears- Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of the mouth, lips, tongue, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty in swallowing
  English Ivy- Gastrointestinal upset, diarrhea, hyperactivity, breathing difficulty, coma, fever, polydipsia, dilated pupils, muscular weakness and loss of coordination.
  Fiddle-Leaf Philodendron- Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of the mouth, lips, tongue, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty in swallowing
  Flamingo Plant- Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of the mouth, lips, tongue, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty in swallowing
  Florida Beauty- (Cats) Dilated pupils, breathing difficulty, abdominal pain, increased heart rate and drooling. (Cats and Dogs) Inappetence, drooling, vomiting, depression, weakness
  Fox Glove- Cardiac Arrhythmias, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, cardiac failure, death.
  Glacier Ivy- Gastrointestinal upset, diarrhea, hyperactivity, breathing difficulty, coma, fever, polydipsia, dilated pupils, muscular weakness and loss of coordination.
  Gladiolas- Vomiting, occasionally with blood, depression, diarrhea, occasionally with blood, hyper salivation, abdominal pain
  Glory Lily- Oral irritation, bloody vomiting, diarrhea, shock, kidney and liver damage, bone marrow suppression
  Golden Porthos- Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of the mouth, lips, tongue, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty in swallowing
  Heartleaf Philodendron- Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of the mouth, lips, tongue, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty in swallowing
  Holly- Intense vomiting and diarrhea, depression
  Hurricane Plant- Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of the mouth, lips, tongue, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty in swallowing
  Hydrangea- vomiting, depression, anorexia, diarrhea, increased heart rate, increase in body temperature
  Iris- Vomiting, occasionally with blood, depression, diarrhea, occasionally with blood, hyper salivation, abdominal pain
  Japanese Show Lily- Vomiting, lethargy, inappetence, kidney failure (cats only known species to have been affected)
  Kalanchoe- May cause vomiting, diarrhea, bufodienalides are cardio toxic
  Lace Fern- Allergic dermatitis with repeated dermal exposure. Berry ingestion could result in gastric upset (vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea)
  Lily of the Valley- Ataxia, vomiting, cardiac arrhythmias, death
  Macadamia Nut- Depression, hyperthermia, weakness, muscular stiffness, vomiting, tremors, increased heart rate. Only reported in dogs at this time
  Marijuana- Prolonged CNS depression, respiratory depression, weakness, ataxia, sedation, sometimes hyper excitation
  Mistle Toe- Gastrointestinal disorders, cardiovascular collapse, dyspnea, bradycardia, erratic behavior
  Morning Glory- Seeds may cause hallucination, may cause diarrhea
  Narcissus- Severe Gastrointestinal disorders, convulsions, shivering, hypotension, dermatitis, muscular tremors and cardiac arrhythmias
  Needlepoint Ivy- Gastrointestinal upset, diarrhea, hyperactivity, breathing difficulty, coma, fever, polydipsia, dilated pupils, muscular weakness and incoordination
Oleander plant
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Oleander- vomiting, diarrhea, cardiac abnormalities, decreased body temperature, death
Onion
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Onion- cats are more sensitive, gastrointestinal upset, hemolytic anemia, Heinz body anemia, and hemoglobinuria
  Peace Lily- Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of the mouth, lips, tongue, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty in swallowing
  Red-Margined Dracaena- in cats: dilated pupils, breathing difficulty, abdominal pain, and increased heart rate and drooling. Cats and Dogs: Vomiting, depression, inappetence, drooling, incoordination and weakness
  Rhododendron- Vomiting, diarrhea, hyper salivation, weakness, hypotension, CNS depression, cardiovascular collapse and death
  Sago Palm- Vomiting, melena, icterus, increased thirst, hemorrhagic gastroenteritis, bruising, coagulopathy, liver damage, liver failure and death
  Sweetheart Ivy- Gastrointestinal upset, diarrhea, hyperactivity, breathing difficulty, coma, fever, polydipsia, dilated pupils, muscular weakness and incoordination
  Tiger Lily- Vomiting, inappetence, lethargy, kidney failure (Cats are only known species to be affected)
Tomato plant
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Tomato Plant (green parts only)- Hyper salivation, inappetence, severe gastrointestinal upset, diarrhea, drowsiness, CNS depression, confusion, behavioral change, weakness, dilated pupils, slow heart rate
Yucca
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Yucca- Vomiting, depression, diarrhea, drooling, seizures

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