10 ZZ Plants You Should Never Have In Your House.

ZZ plants are beautiful, but they can also be dangerous to your pets. ZZ plants contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals which can cause oral irritation, vomiting, and difficulty breathing in dogs and cats. In severe cases, ZZ plants can even be fatal.

 If you have a ZZ plant in your home, make sure your pets cannot access it. If you suspect that your pet has been in contact with a ZZ plant, contact your veterinarian immediately.

 ZZ plants can grow to be very large, but lack flowers.  They are often used in sunrooms or conservatories where they don’t need much sunlight.  ZZ plants prefer dry soil that is moistened only occasionally.

 If you have a ZZ plant in your home, make sure your pets cannot access it. If you suspect that your pet has been in contact with a ZZ plant, contact your veterinarian immediately.

Here are ten other plants you should never have in your home:

 Aloe Vera: Aloe Vera plants contain aloin, which can cause vomiting and diarrhea in dogs and cats.

 Dieffenbachia: Dieffenbachia plants contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals which can cause oral irritation, difficulty breathing, and vomiting in dogs and cats.

 Philodendrons: Philodendron plants contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals which can cause oral irritation, vomiting, and difficulty breathing in dogs and cats.

 Succulents: Succulents are dangerous because they often contain sharp spines and can cause eye damage, scarring of the tissue, and even blindness in pets.

 Heartleaf Philodendron: Heartleaf philodendron plants contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals which can cause oral irritation, vomiting, and difficulty breathing in dogs and cats.

 Peace Lilies: Peace lilies contain spathiphyllum, which is a toxin that can cause vomiting and diarrhea in dogs and cats.

 Japanese Yew: Japanese yews contain taxine, which is a toxin that can cause heart problems, low blood pressure, and even death in dogs and cats.

 Oleander: Oleanders contain cardiac glycosides, which are toxins that can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and even death in dogs and cats.

 Cyclamen: Cyclamen plants contain cyclamine, which is a toxin that can cause vomiting and diarrhea in dogs and cats.

 Kalanchoe: Kalanchoe plants contain bufotenine, which is a toxin that can cause hallucinations and even death in dogs and cats.

If you suspect that your pet has come in contact with any of these plants, contact your veterinarian immediately.

If you have any of these plants in your home, be sure to remove them immediately. Keep in mind that many other plants can also be dangerous to pets, so always do your research before bringing a plant into your home.