18. Flowers Attract Insects: Seed Start Daisies, Butterfly Weed & Baby's Breath - The Rusted Garden 2014 - Duration: 8:33. Only in superstition. Plants listed as either non-toxic, or potentially toxic with mild GI upset as their symptoms are not expected to be life-threatening to your pets. The plant Baby's Breath is in fact poisonous to cats and the symptoms you might expect to see would include vomiting and diarrhea. If you think that your animal is ill or may have ingested a poisonous substance, contact your local veterinarian or our 24-hour emergency poison hotline directly at 1-888-426-4435. They vary in their toxicity. Some of the things that may harm your Ragdoll kitten are small objects that might cause choking, and plants that can be poisonous to her body. Hi shebacat, the title of this hub is A-Z of Houseplants that are Poisonous to your Cats. While rose petals, leaves and stems are not poisonous to cats… Also, be advised that the consumption of any plant material may cause vomiting and gastrointestinal upset for dogs and cats. It doesn't say how bad but only that you should keep cats away from it. IF she ate only a few flowers then I do not expect this to be a very serious problems for her. Many of my flowers have had to be kept in locked rooms or left at the office. She did look like she was going to throw up, but didn't. Baby’s Breath | ASPCA I am referring to that white filler flower that is used in many floral arrangements. What is there about cats and baby’s breath? Birds of Paradise. Wisteria. She did look like she was going to throw up, but didn't. The key is in the word 'Houseplants' as these are the ones your bored cat is most likely to come into contact with or even chew on them. My cat ate some baby's breath yesterday, and now is vomiting. You can confirm this at the ASPCA poisonous plants database HERE. I threw it away, but I know that earlier Miko had been rubbing her nose in it. Nothing else. Some plants cause more poisonous reactions than others. You also need to give her a home that is safe for cats to live in, and that would mean removing things that might injure her, or harm her health. The plant is also known as Baby’s Breath. According to the Cat Fancier's Association, Inc., all types of lilies are especially dangerous to cats. Baby's breath can be a toxic plant to cats if ingested in a larger portion. cat maybe ingested some babys breath...about 12 hours ago, Customer Question. Baby’s Breath Species Gypsophila paniculata. This plant irritates the lining of the throat and stomach. It’s toxic to both cats and dogs with vomiting and diarrhea being common after ingestion. Baby’s breath (Gypsophila paniculata) is a herbaceous perennial plant that invades grazing land and out-competes native and introduced perennial grasses. So rest assured that you can let kitty near the baby without worring. Not sure if she actually ate any. Remember: this is a list of popular flowers that are poisonous to pets, but not every toxic plant or flower species out there. So my beautiful V-day roses came with baby's breath, which I just learned is poisonous to cats. Cats and babies get along good, and no, cats DO NOT suck baby's breath or kills it. 2. According to the web, gypsophila, baby grass and baby's breath are all poisonous to your pets, especially cats. Also, be advised that the consumption of any plant material may cause vomiting and gastrointestinal upset for dogs and cats. According to the ASPCA, baby's breath is not toxic to cats, humans, dogs or horses. Nothing else. So my beautiful V-day roses came with baby's breath, which I just learned is poisonous to cats. What is there about cats and baby’s breath? What will happen? I threw it away, but I know that earlier Miko had been rubbing her nose in it. Many cats are attracted to this plant and will try to eat the flowers. Hi shebacat, the title of this hub is A-Z of Houseplants that are Poisonous to your Cats. That said, if your cat ingests a large amount of the plant, mild stomach upset, vomiting or diarrhea can occur. Gypsophila (also known as Baby’s Breath) - only mildly toxic, but can irritate a pet’s stomach if ingested. Asked in Cat Health The naming is Greek-inspired, meaning ‘gypsum loving.’ This is in reference to gypsum laden substrates that the flowering plant grows on. Many are irritant rather than poisonous. These are plants you want to keep far away from your kitties, because all parts of the plant are considered poisonous and can result in acute kidney failure in just 24-72 hours. Cats and babies get along good, and no, cats DO NOT suck baby's breath or kills it. Other household plants that cats may be allergic to include almonds, baby's breath, cherry pits and leaves, lilies, mushrooms, geraniums and ferns, as well as many others. Plants listed as either non-toxic, or potentially toxic with mild GI upset as their symptoms are not expected to be life-threatening to your pets.