Is green radish poisonous to cats? Can cats smell green radish?

1. Is green radish poisonous to cats?

Green ivy is a plant of the Araceae family, and most plants in this family are poisonous. The green radish is no exception and has certain toxicity. Its toxicity is concentrated in the juice in its body. Humans may be poisoned if they accidentally ingest or touch its juice. For cats, green ivy is also slightly toxic. If accidentally ingested, cats may experience adverse reactions such as diarrhea, vomiting, drooling, and difficulty swallowing.

2. Can cats smell green radish?

Generally speaking, it is not recommended to let cats smell the scent of green ivy. Although the smell of green ivy is not toxic and cats will not be poisoned after smelling it, cats may want to eat it after smelling it, which will cause poisoning to the cat. Therefore, it is best not to let cats smell the scent of green ivy to avoid them accidentally ingesting it and getting poisoned.

3. Can I grow green radish if I have a cat at home?

If you have a cat at home, it is not recommended to grow green ivy. In addition, other plants that are poisonous to cats, such as azalea, periwinkle, hydrangea, iris, croton, dieffenbachia, ivy, hyacinth, etc., are not recommended. If you want to keep it, it is recommended to keep it on an enclosed balcony or other places where cats cannot go, so as to avoid it from accidentally ingesting it and getting poisoned.