Are ASPCA plant lists reliable for cats? Can toxic plants be separate?

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Hi! I am an aspiring plant lady but also the proud mama to two cat babies and am well aware of the potential of bringing plants into the home that are toxic to cats. Is the ASPCA a reliable source of information for their list of toxic and non-toxic plants? AND in terms of toxic plants, should they be banned from the home altogether or could they be kept in a no cats allowed room? (I'm sure pollen/dander/etc could still play a factor in cats health with this) I just wanted a for sure answer :)

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

The ASPCA list is a reliable source and one that I use in practice. If a plant is toxic it could stay in a separate room since most toxic plants only cause symptoms if ingested, however I wouldn’t recommend having any true lilies in the house since even a small amount of pollen can be toxic and pollen could be carried on clothing.

Are ASPCA plant lists reliable for cats? Can toxic plants be separate?

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