15 Deadly Toxic Plants to Cats and Dogs

7. Kalanchoe

Also known as Chandelier Plant, Mother of Millions, and Devil’s Backbone.

This flowering houseplant is poisonous to both cats and dogs, with moderate to severe toxic reactions. 

The common Kalanchoe is a popular houseplant and can be found in a variety of colors.

The toxic compounds found in this plant are cardenolides and bufadienolides, naturally occurring cardiac glycoside toxins that interfere with the electrolyte balance in the heart.

Effects can include abnormal heart rate, excess drooling, vomiting, tremors, seizures, and high potassium levels.

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