As of: February 10, 2024, 3:34 p.m
By: Sophie Kluß
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Cats also feel comfortable in a well-kept home.
But before choosing houseplants, you should do your research.
For example, is a Kalanchoe suitable?
The Kalanchoe blossfeldiana, also known as Flaming Käthchen, is not only a colorful feast for the eyes, but is also particularly easy to care for.
This makes it a popular houseplant, even among cat owners.
But is Kalanchoe and cats in the same household a good idea?
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Important for cat owners: Be careful with the Kalanchoe
Not only can some foods be dangerous for cats, they also particularly hate certain smells.
But plants like the orchid also represent an underestimated source of danger for cats. Cats in particular love to nibble on plants.
In doing so, they are fulfilling an instinctive need: grasses can help cats regurgitate swallowed hairballs.
Another popular houseplant that can be dangerous for cats is the Kalanchoe.
It is considered poisonous and can even be fatal to cats.
The reason for this are so-called cardiac glycosides (cardiogenic glycosides), which can lead to symptoms of poisoning, especially in cats.
Depending on how much of the houseplant the cat has consumed, the dose can also cause fatal cardiac arrest.
The same applies to rabbits and rodents, but Kalanchoe is less poisonous to dogs.
Anyone who has cats should be careful with the Kalanchoe - and if necessary ban them from the apartment.
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How do cat owners notice Kalanchoe poisoning?
Other symptoms of poisoning if your cat has eaten the Kalanchoe include:
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Increased saliva production
Irritation or upset of the stomach and/or intestines (vomiting, diarrhea)
Heart rate and rhythm disorders
Weakness to the point of collapse
cardiac arrest
Cat owners should therefore definitely keep their animals away from the poisonous houseplant.
However, you can read here what you can do if your cat is unhappy at home.
What to do if the cat ate Kalanchoe?
If your cat has eaten something from the Kalanchoe or you suspect it, you should keep a close eye on your cat.
If you notice the first signs of poisoning, you should immediately go to the nearest animal clinic or veterinarian.
Many poisons take effect very quickly, which can endanger life in a short period of time.
A sample of the plant consumed can be valuable for the treating veterinarian to better determine what type of poison they are dealing with.
Samples of the excretions can also help with the determination.
But even if fear and panic sets in, you should never take action yourself and, for example, cause your cat to vomit.
It is better to leave the treatment entirely to the vet.
If necessary, he will remove swallowed foreign bodies or flush your cat's gastrointestinal tract.
It's not just houseplants that can be poisonous to cats
With the focus on poisonous houseplants, many people often lose sight of the plant accessories that can also be poisonous to cats.
Cats should not drink irrigation water - especially if fertilizer is dissolved in it.
Which plants are better for cats?
If you are now wondering which plants will brighten up your home but are also cat-friendly, you can use the following list of non-toxic plants as a guide:
Banana plant
Mountain palm
Bromeliads
Calathea
Thick leaf
Money tree
hibiscus
Kentia palm
Coconut palm
Cobbler palm
Slipper flower
Pilea
Sloping plate
Tapir flower
Indoor fir
Dwarf pepper
Last but not least, you can make your kitty very happy with the so-called food plants cat grass, catnip and valerian.
They are used to cleanse the stomach and promote digestion.
As a rule, cats eat the organic material intuitively and know what amount is good for them.
Wheat or oat grass can also be offered without hesitation.
When sowing, you should just make sure to use cat grass seeds to avoid sharp edges on the stalks.
You can't go wrong with herbs like lavender, parsley, mint or marigolds either.
You will find out whether your cat likes it or prefers to choose an alternative to nibbling.
When choosing, make sure to choose organic quality feed plants.