Plants dangerous to pet rats

11 plants to keep away from pet rats

• Lilies (true lilies & daylilies)

  Severe

  Acute kidney failure; even pollen or vase water can be fatal.

• Azalea & rhododendron

  Severe

  Grayanotoxins cause vomiting, weakness, abnormal heart rhythm.

• Oleander

  Severe

  Cardiac glycosides disrupt heart rhythm; can be fatal in small amounts.

• Rhubarb leaves

  Severe

  Oxalic acid causes kidney damage and tremors.

• Onion, garlic & chives

  Severe

  Damage red blood cells, causing anemia.

• Avocado (leaves, pit, skin)

  Severe

  Persin causes heart damage and respiratory distress.

• Dieffenbachia (dumb cane)

  Moderate

  Calcium oxalate crystals cause oral pain, swelling and drooling.

• Pothos

  Moderate

  Calcium oxalate crystals irritate the mouth and throat.

• Philodendron

  Moderate

  Oral irritation, drooling and difficulty swallowing.

• Potato (green parts & sprouts)

  Moderate

  Solanine causes vomiting, diarrhea and lethargy.

• Daffodil

  Moderate

  Bulbs cause vomiting, drooling and, in large amounts, heart problems.

General information only, not veterinary advice. Toxicity varies with the amount eaten and the animal's size.