First, bamboo grows *so* quickly and gets to be much taller than most similar looking plants (including the other house plants that have “bamboo” in their common names), and I’d assume making wood out of bamboo would thus be more affordable and ideal for mass production because of its rapid growth and the massive size it can get to. The answer may appear to be a straightforward yes at first glance.After all, the single best source online for determining whether a substance is toxic to a pet – the Unfortunately, however, as you likely were able to tell from the title, things are a little more complicated than they first appear.The whole story? Christmas cactus I didn’t even realize was non-toxic! Cats who ingest lucky bamboo will show signs of depression, no appetite, drooling, vomiting, incoordination and weakness.
:)My cat didn’t eat the bamboo leaves, more of just chewed on it. If your cat has eaten a small amount of lucky bamboo just watch them closely and if they get too ill they shouldn’t but if they do take them to the vet don’t make anyone or anything that you think has been poisoned throw up ever. I have a corn plant and after bringing it home, I noticed my girl was oddly attracted to it, so I did some searching and naturally, I discovered it was toxic, so I moved it outside. Looked it up, bamboo was safe for cats, but then i saw the lucky bamboo being toxic, and given it's a common store bought houseplant, figured I had lucky bamboo. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website.
Dracaenas especially. If ingested, it causes dilated pupils, abdominal pain, increased heart-rate and drooling. the bamboo photo you have shown is a lucky “bamboo” which is a.k.a.
!Flower Shop Network is your source for finding a real local florist.Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window) Then use the natural shape of the leaves to trim off the damage. Bamboo is a grass and it is all safe for cats. What can I do for lucky bamboo poisoning to my cat. Great article When Angel and Chuck were kittens, I chucked out any potted plant in the house that even remotely could be toxic to cats. Some cats (like mine), chew various things and I think that might be a good example of what you are referring to.
Thanks a bunch!!! Which varieties do you have?Did you know toxic plants with “bamboo” in their common names existed? By nasal and throat linings. Thanks!The issue as I see it is that sometimes, plants are listed as being/called what they are not, so I wanted to list all the names Dracane and such are “sometimes called” instead of just listing what it really is, so pet owners could be wary.If I changed “Common names” to “Sometimes called”, do you think that would make what I was trying to do a little more clear?Changed the wording up – hopefully that makes what I was trying to say a little clearer!I want all your posts by e-mail weekly only is that possible? My cat ate some lucky bamboo this morning. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described … Also I’ve seen “ribbon plant” used by the ASPCA website as an alternative for Spider Plant, which is very cat-friendly. So how can I tell if it’s bad.Hello! Facts about cats, training tips, odd behaviours, pet care advice - I talk as much as I can about it all here!Enter your email address and hit "Go" to be notified each time a new post is published on KittyClysm.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases; learn more I just brought the houseplant back in from my summer plant outing in October. Bamboo has a very characteristic “look” once it’s made into wood if you know what I mean.Who on earth knows, though – I would love to have more clarity on this topic and would love it if someone more knowledgeable than I would chime in. What were his or her symptoms and what did your vet say about potential dangers when you called him or her up?Would love to learn about your experiences in the comments!Have two pet cats, Avery & Bjorn, whom I love to bits.If you like the posts on KittyClysm, please take a moment to subscribe to the email newsletter! I am doubting that some cat furniture that touts itself as being bamboo is REALLY bamboo, (or the safe kind that you mentioned) Great post!You know, I really hadn’t thought about that before!For some reason, my gut tells me that most things that claim they’re made out of bamboo pretty much have to be for a couple reasons. Have received a Lucky Bamboo plant, need to know if it will make my cats sick---since they believe plants are there to be eaten. So my cat loves to eat plants, and just last night ate three lucky bamboo leaves. Join me & my furries in our little corner of the feline-obsessed world. Hope everything is well with your furry friend! Diana, although lucky bamboo is toxic, if your cat only ate a leaf, he should be okay. Which one? These being listed as under the same umbrella is a bit misleading and could cause people with safe Money Plants and “Ribbon Plants” to discard them or be overly concerned.
Keep in mind that Lucky Bamboo can be harmful to cats, so you will want to move it to a location out of their reach if possible and contact your vet if they appear to be having adverse side effects.I have moved my plant, but I’m wondering if there is a certain way I need to trim them to make sure they keep growing and not kill them.Make sure to sterilize your scissors or shears with rubbing alcohol prior to cutting the leaves. It just increases the amount of poison getting into the blood because it is absorbed on its way up too. Digging the soil to kill the network of rhizomes of the bamboo plant is one way to kill bamboo. Likewise, those who know those plants to be safe, might think dragon plants and corn plants, under the same umbrella are safe also, and they aren’t.