- Beware of ivy when cats are in the house
- Ivy contains these toxins
- If you suspect it, go to the vet immediately
Ivy is one of the medium to highly poisonous plants in the home and garden. Not only humans but also cats, dogs and other pets can get poisoned by the leaves and shoots if they nibble on them. You should therefore only care for carpentry ivy indoors if you can keep your cat away from the plant.
External contact with ivy can trigger allergic reactions
Beware of ivy when cats are in the house
Ivy is a poisonous plant that can lead to severe symptoms of poisoning. Poisoning not only occurs when parts of the plant are eaten or eaten, even contact with the plant sap can cause allergic skin reactions.
Responsible cat owners are therefore better off avoiding ivy in the house. Even if you pull the ivy up on a shelf or as a hanging basket (€11.99), it won't stop a curious cat from "examining" the plant.
Ivy contains these toxins
The leaves contain falcarinol, which is responsible for inflammatory reactions in skin and fur.
The fruits of the ivy, which contain triterpene saponins, are highly poisonous. However, ivy only develops berries in its old age. Indoor ivy is unlikely to ever flower and later bear fruit.
If you suspect it, go to the vet immediately
If you suspect that your cat may have eaten ivy, you shouldn't wait long. See a veterinarian immediately. If there are no veterinarians with emergency consultations nearby, call an animal hospital and get advice.
tips
If you cut ivy, for example to propagate it, fine dusts are produced that contain the poisonous triterpene saponins. If you have to cut large amounts of ivy, you should wear a respirator as a precaution.