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Iris flowers and cats: toxicity?
Hi,
I'm trying to find out whether the iris plant is dangerous for cats. I'm talking about cut flowers in a vase, not flowers growing in the ground or in a flower pot. Does anyone here know the answer? I bought a small iris bunch yesterday on impulse. I've never had any flowers or plants in my apartment except cat grass. It was my birthday and I felt like getting something small but special for myself. I was pretty sure I remembered that they were safe for cats, but just in case, I put them on a high shelf that the cats can't reach, until I had time to research it and make sure. Well. You have no idea how many different answers I've found on the web. Some say the iris is poisonous. But what does that mean? Does it mean a bit of indigestion, or death, or what? Others say it is only mildly toxic. Some say it's only the bulb that's toxic (which wouldn't be a problem, because I'm asking about *cut* flowers - no bulb). Some say it's the bulb and the leaves. Some say it's the whole plant. I don't know how reliable the information is, anyway. I would prefer that people not respond with links, because (1) chances are, I've already seen the site, and (2) it'll just be more conflicting information and I'm already confused enough. So I thought if I just asked people for their personal experiences, or experiences that a friend had, or, if you're an expert on cat health, feel free to impart info. Please be specific. If you know iris is toxic, please say *how* toxic it is, and what it could do. And please say which parts of the plant are toxic, and which parts are OK. Thanks! Joyce -- There are 10 kinds of people in the world: those who understand binary and those who don't. |
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Iris flowers and cats: toxicity?
Bill Graham wrote:
wrote: Hi, I'm trying to find out whether the iris plant is dangerous for cats. I'm talking about cut flowers in a vase, not flowers growing in the ground or in a flower pot. Does anyone here know the answer? I bought a small iris bunch yesterday on impulse. I've never had any flowers or plants in my apartment except cat grass. It was my birthday and I felt like getting something small but special for myself. I was pretty sure I remembered that they were safe for cats, but just in case, I put them on a high shelf that the cats can't reach, until I had time to research it and make sure. Well. You have no idea how many different answers I've found on the web. Some say the iris is poisonous. But what does that mean? Does it mean a bit of indigestion, or death, or what? Others say it is only mildly toxic. Some say it's only the bulb that's toxic (which wouldn't be a problem, because I'm asking about *cut* flowers - no bulb). Some say it's the bulb and the leaves. Some say it's the whole plant. I don't know how reliable the information is, anyway. I would prefer that people not respond with links, because (1) chances are, I've already seen the site, and (2) it'll just be more conflicting information and I'm already confused enough. So I thought if I just asked people for their personal experiences, or experiences that a friend had, or, if you're an expert on cat health, feel free to impart info. Please be specific. If you know iris is toxic, please say *how* toxic it is, and what it could do. And please say which parts of the plant are toxic, and which parts are OK. Thanks! Joyce Here is a link I found: http://cats.about.com/od/catsafety/ss/toxicplants.htm# Yeah, that's one of the sites I've already looked at (see above). It didn't feel conclusive to me. Thanks, Joyce -- Something you'll never hear an 8-year-old say: "Nana, will you spit on your hankie and wipe the gravy off my face?" |
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Iris flowers and cats: toxicity?
20.9.2011 8:43, kirjoitti:
Bill Graham wrote: wrote: Hi, I'm trying to find out whether the iris plant is dangerous for cats. I'm talking about cut flowers in a vase, not flowers growing in the ground or in a flower pot. Does anyone here know the answer? I bought a small iris bunch yesterday on impulse. I've never had any flowers or plants in my apartment except cat grass. It was my birthday and I felt like getting something small but special for myself. I was pretty sure I remembered that they were safe for cats, but just in case, I put them on a high shelf that the cats can't reach, until I had time to research it and make sure. Well. You have no idea how many different answers I've found on the web. Some say the iris is poisonous. But what does that mean? Does it mean a bit of indigestion, or death, or what? Others say it is only mildly toxic. Some say it's only the bulb that's toxic (which wouldn't be a problem, because I'm asking about *cut* flowers - no bulb). Some say it's the bulb and the leaves. Some say it's the whole plant. I don't know how reliable the information is, anyway. I would prefer that people not respond with links, because (1) chances are, I've already seen the site, and (2) it'll just be more conflicting information and I'm already confused enough. So I thought if I just asked people for their personal experiences, or experiences that a friend had, or, if you're an expert on cat health, feel free to impart info. Please be specific. If you know iris is toxic, please say *how* toxic it is, and what it could do. And please say which parts of the plant are toxic, and which parts are OK. Thanks! Joyce Here is a link I found: http://cats.about.com/od/catsafety/ss/toxicplants.htm# Yeah, that's one of the sites I've already looked at (see above). It didn't feel conclusive to me. Thanks, Joyce Toxic according to this site: http://www.aspca.org/Pet-care/poison...ants/iris.aspx -- Christine in Finland christal63 (at) gmail (dot) com |
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Iris flowers and cats: toxicity?
Christine BA wrote:
20.9.2011 8:43, kirjoitti: I would prefer that people not respond with links, because (1) chances are, I've already seen the site, and (2) it'll just be more conflicting information and I'm already confused enough. So I thought if I just asked people for their personal experiences... Here is a link I found: http://cats.about.com/od/catsafety/ss/toxicplants.htm# Yeah, that's one of the sites I've already looked at (see above). It didn't feel conclusive to me. Toxic according to this site: http://www.aspca.org/Pet-care/poison...ants/iris.aspx That's another one I've seen - that one says that most of the toxin is in the bulb. I bought cut flowers, so no bulb. Thanks, Joyce -- - Your mom and I are going to divorce next month. - What??? Why! Call me please? - I wrote Disney and this phone changed it. We are going to Disney. -- damnyouautocorrect.com |
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Iris flowers and cats: toxicity?
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Bill Graham wrote: wrote: Hi, I'm trying to find out whether the iris plant is dangerous for cats. I'm talking about cut flowers in a vase, not flowers growing in the ground or in a flower pot. Does anyone here know the answer? I bought a small iris bunch yesterday on impulse. I've never had any flowers or plants in my apartment except cat grass. It was my birthday and I felt like getting something small but special for myself. I was pretty sure I remembered that they were safe for cats, but just in case, I put them on a high shelf that the cats can't reach, until I had time to research it and make sure. Well. You have no idea how many different answers I've found on the web. Some say the iris is poisonous. But what does that mean? Does it mean a bit of indigestion, or death, or what? Others say it is only mildly toxic. Some say it's only the bulb that's toxic (which wouldn't be a problem, because I'm asking about *cut* flowers - no bulb). Some say it's the bulb and the leaves. Some say it's the whole plant. I don't know how reliable the information is, anyway. I would prefer that people not respond with links, because (1) chances are, I've already seen the site, and (2) it'll just be more conflicting information and I'm already confused enough. So I thought if I just asked people for their personal experiences, or experiences that a friend had, or, if you're an expert on cat health, feel free to impart info. Please be specific. If you know iris is toxic, please say *how* toxic it is, and what it could do. And please say which parts of the plant are toxic, and which parts are OK. Thanks! Joyce Here is a link I found: http://cats.about.com/od/catsafety/ss/toxicplants.htm# Yeah, that's one of the sites I've already looked at (see above). It didn't feel conclusive to me. Thanks, Joyce From having lived with and around cats all of my life, and being in many houses filled with potted plants, I think that, in general, there are no plants found in the average home that are toxic to cats or other pets. If there were such plants, everyone would know about them by now, and they would be "common knowlege". Of course, any pet might be allergic to anything, so there will always be exceptions. In general, however, I wouldn't worry about it. |
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Iris flowers and cats: toxicity?
On 9/20/2011 3:38 PM, Bill Graham wrote:
wrote: Bill Graham wrote: wrote: Hi, I'm trying to find out whether the iris plant is dangerous for cats. I'm talking about cut flowers in a vase, not flowers growing in the ground or in a flower pot. Does anyone here know the answer? I bought a small iris bunch yesterday on impulse. I've never had any flowers or plants in my apartment except cat grass. It was my birthday and I felt like getting something small but special for myself. I was pretty sure I remembered that they were safe for cats, but just in case, I put them on a high shelf that the cats can't reach, until I had time to research it and make sure. Well. You have no idea how many different answers I've found on the web. Some say the iris is poisonous. But what does that mean? Does it mean a bit of indigestion, or death, or what? Others say it is only mildly toxic. Some say it's only the bulb that's toxic (which wouldn't be a problem, because I'm asking about *cut* flowers - no bulb). Some say it's the bulb and the leaves. Some say it's the whole plant. I don't know how reliable the information is, anyway. I would prefer that people not respond with links, because (1) chances are, I've already seen the site, and (2) it'll just be more conflicting information and I'm already confused enough. So I thought if I just asked people for their personal experiences, or experiences that a friend had, or, if you're an expert on cat health, feel free to impart info. Please be specific. If you know iris is toxic, please say *how* toxic it is, and what it could do. And please say which parts of the plant are toxic, and which parts are OK. Thanks! Joyce Here is a link I found: http://cats.about.com/od/catsafety/ss/toxicplants.htm# Yeah, that's one of the sites I've already looked at (see above). It didn't feel conclusive to me. Thanks, Joyce From having lived with and around cats all of my life, and being in many houses filled with potted plants, I think that, in general, there are no plants found in the average home that are toxic to cats or other pets. If there were such plants, everyone would know about them by now, and they would be "common knowlege". Of course, any pet might be allergic to anything, so there will always be exceptions. In general, however, I wouldn't worry about it. huh? there are plenty of toxic house plants available in local stores all over that are toxic to humans, and would also be toxic to all house pets. this is well documented. or did you mean something else? |
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Iris flowers and cats: toxicity?
chaniarts wrote:
On 9/20/2011 3:38 PM, Bill Graham wrote: wrote: Bill Graham wrote: wrote: Hi, I'm trying to find out whether the iris plant is dangerous for cats. I'm talking about cut flowers in a vase, not flowers growing in the ground or in a flower pot. Does anyone here know the answer? I bought a small iris bunch yesterday on impulse. I've never had any flowers or plants in my apartment except cat grass. It was my birthday and I felt like getting something small but special for myself. I was pretty sure I remembered that they were safe for cats, but just in case, I put them on a high shelf that the cats can't reach, until I had time to research it and make sure. Well. You have no idea how many different answers I've found on the web. Some say the iris is poisonous. But what does that mean? Does it mean a bit of indigestion, or death, or what? Others say it is only mildly toxic. Some say it's only the bulb that's toxic (which wouldn't be a problem, because I'm asking about *cut* flowers - no bulb). Some say it's the bulb and the leaves. Some say it's the whole plant. I don't know how reliable the information is, anyway. I would prefer that people not respond with links, because (1) chances are, I've already seen the site, and (2) it'll just be more conflicting information and I'm already confused enough. So I thought if I just asked people for their personal experiences, or experiences that a friend had, or, if you're an expert on cat health, feel free to impart info. Please be specific. If you know iris is toxic, please say *how* toxic it is, and what it could do. And please say which parts of the plant are toxic, and which parts are OK. Thanks! Joyce Here is a link I found: http://cats.about.com/od/catsafety/ss/toxicplants.htm# Yeah, that's one of the sites I've already looked at (see above). It didn't feel conclusive to me. Thanks, Joyce From having lived with and around cats all of my life, and being in many houses filled with potted plants, I think that, in general, there are no plants found in the average home that are toxic to cats or other pets. If there were such plants, everyone would know about them by now, and they would be "common knowlege". Of course, any pet might be allergic to anything, so there will always be exceptions. In general, however, I wouldn't worry about it. huh? there are plenty of toxic house plants available in local stores all over that are toxic to humans, and would also be toxic to all house pets. this is well documented. or did you mean something else? No. I meant exactly what I said. Why don't you assemble and give us a list of these plants? It would be very useful to this group. |
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Iris flowers and cats: toxicity?
On 9/29/2011 11:47 AM, Bill Graham wrote:
From having lived with and around cats all of my life, and being in many houses filled with potted plants, I think that, in general, there are no plants found in the average home that are toxic to cats or other pets. If there were such plants, everyone would know about them by now, and they would be "common knowlege". Of course, any pet might be allergic to anything, so there will always be exceptions. In general, however, I wouldn't worry about it. huh? there are plenty of toxic house plants available in local stores all over that are toxic to humans, and would also be toxic to all house pets. this is well documented. or did you mean something else? No. I meant exactly what I said. Why don't you assemble and give us a list of these plants? It would be very useful to this group. there's multiple places around on the net that have lists. some common ones off the top of my head: rhododendron chrysanthemum philodendron daffodil mistletoe all of these are commonly found as house plants or purchased flowers |
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Iris flowers and cats: toxicity?
chaniarts wrote:
On 9/29/2011 11:47 AM, Bill Graham wrote: From having lived with and around cats all of my life, and being in many houses filled with potted plants, I think that, in general, there are no plants found in the average home that are toxic to cats or other pets. If there were such plants, everyone would know about them by now, and they would be "common knowlege". Of course, any pet might be allergic to anything, so there will always be exceptions. In general, however, I wouldn't worry about it. huh? there are plenty of toxic house plants available in local stores all over that are toxic to humans, and would also be toxic to all house pets. this is well documented. or did you mean something else? No. I meant exactly what I said. Why don't you assemble and give us a list of these plants? It would be very useful to this group. there's multiple places around on the net that have lists. some common ones off the top of my head: rhododendron chrysanthemum philodendron daffodil mistletoe all of these are commonly found as house plants or purchased flowers Don't forget lilies! They're among the worst - very deadly. -- Joyce May the great galactic kitten always purr you to sleep. |
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