Plants, Foods & Household Products Poisonous to Cats

In general, sharing table scraps with cats isn't recommended given the very specific dietary requirements they have. Beyond that, it's important to know which foods are toxic and should be kept behind closed doors. Here are some important examples:

• Alcoholic beverages
• Bones (found in fish, poultry, or other kinds of meat)
• Candy and gum containing the sugar substitute xylitol
• Chocolate and caffeine (any type, all forms)
• Citrus oil extracts
• Grapes and raisins
• Macadamia nuts
• Milk and other dairy products (Contrary to popular belief, cats shouldn't be given milk as they aren't able to break down and process lactose, which results in diarrhea and upset tummies.)
• Mushrooms
• Onions and garlic (any form)
• Raw eggs
• Raw fish
• Salt
• Tobacco
• Yeast dough

Many indoor and outdoor plants are poisonous to cats. A few of the more common ones are listed below. If you have questions about your plantings, it's always a good idea to check with your veterinarian.

• Aloe
• Amaryllis
• Azaleas and rhododendrons
• Cactus (for the puncture potential and resulting infection)
• Caladium
• Creeping Charlie
• Daffodils
• Lilies
• Dieffenbachia
• Ivy
• Mistletoe
• Philodendron
• Sago palms