My friend Stacey sent me a link to to the CFA which lists plants that are toxic and non-toxic to cats. Her brother just lost his cat after the little guy nibbled on some lilies from a flower arrangement. I encourage you all to take a look, it's a real eye opener.
FYI, pansies are on the "safe" list.
I've seen lots of lists like that before, but it's interesting. My cat chews on my dragon tree all the time and has never been sick.
ReplyDeleteOMG ! This post sure made my Sunday ! I'm smiling ear to ear.
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Is there anything cuter than Nadine's little, pink tongue? Joy!!! Thanks, Laurie!
ReplyDeleteOh, my! What a lovely sight for a gloomy wet day here.
ReplyDeleteThe itty bitty Picketts are all looking remarkably pensive in these photos. Except for one of Nadine as she is slightly leaning back and licking her chops in a way that suggests that she's going to try out the taste. If she is pleased, I suspect she'll pout a demand for pansy garnishes on her kibble.
The colors of the pansies are so soft and rich and the kittens look so soft as well, it's a wonderful combination.
Thank you for this public service announcement, Laurie and kitties! It is very important reading for all of us who share our home with cats and plants!
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ReplyDeleteLove the pictures, too. I am fighting the urge to pet the screen.
First, I printed out both lists; it's a very good idea to have that posted on the fridge or somewhere prominent. Fortunately, onliest plants my kitties are interested in are the spider plants--Evangeline loves to "play moo-cow" and graze on them. As she does so, she's looking at me out the corner of her eyes with a "remember Kitty Grass?" look on her face......(and yes, the Picketts in the Pansies are poster-worthy, to be sure!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great list to have Laurie, thanks!!
ReplyDeleteOn a good note, Torti, a three year old LH Calico from PetsMart was adopted today along with 2 other kitten fosters. Horray!!
Oh man! The Picketts in the Pansies are preciously pensive...were they purring?
ReplyDeleteSorry, I just finished 8.5 hours ar work and am a little punchy...this is an awesome series.
Lovell is observing something in both of his pictures. His marmy coloring is so soft - he looks like a creme-sicle!
Was there some dew or mist on the pansies? Nadine was nuzzling a blossom in one shot and curling her tongue like she was exploring a flavor. Her coloring has turned into a very soft dilute calico. Has she shown any striping like Ruth Anne?
Twyla looks like she could pounce like a vicious predator on something in the 2nd shot.
All are adorable! Thanks for sharing their spring day with us!
Printing out the lists is an excellent idea. It is a good list but it needs more proper names with nicknames for plants. I used to have two sites bookmarked that had proper names. I remember one as a place that would give emergency antidote advice if your pet had eaten something, as long as you paid with a credit card. Golden Glow and Marble Queen are registered varieties and the manes exist in non toxic as well as for some plants that are toxic to cats and humans
ReplyDeleteThanks, Val, for the Petsmart adoption updates! And thanks, Laurie, for more great photos and for the lists of plants.
ReplyDeleteStay tuned for more adoption news, I've got a few "project kitties" I'm working on .... think positive thoughts for Hero, Hubie & Samantha ~ they're my favorite biggies looking for their new forever homes.
Pickets/Pansies?
ReplyDeleteI simply cannot tell the two apart, because pansies have always looked like little kitten faces to me.
Good list, but the best ones are the lists that tell you *which part* of the plant is no good for kitties, and what it does. For instance, many of the flowers of some bulbs (irises and lilies) are not entirely toxic, only the bulbs are. Then there are bulbs which are entirely toxic through and through (lilies, sillas). And Philodendron isn't technically toxic, but the leaves have oxalate crystals in them that can sting and damage poor little kitty's mouth. Best to look for a site that tells you which parts and how toxic and why. My kitty loves tulip flowers and we've never had a problem.
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