Is a Hibiscus poisonous to a cat?

Answer 1

Everything is poisonous to humans, even oxygen. It's how poisonous that you're worried about. Our bodies are made to fight against it and all it does is speed up our aging by creating free radicals making us die sooner. Hibiscus is the highest source of natural anti oxydents in the world. Drinking hibiscus tea is x1.3 more effective than eating pure green tea leaves. If you plan on growing it, get all the info on every member of the hibiscus family beforehand.

Answer 2

No hibiscus is not poisonous to turtles or anything else. In fact the dried flowers are used in herbal teas for people. However, the turtles could be toxic to the hibiscus plants in that they can do a lot of damage to those beautiful plants by eating the leaves. Therefore, in our opinion a good turtle control program should be initiated immediately.

Just a bit of advice, when the plants are done blooming you can prune the plants back by cutting the large branches back by half. Give them as much sun as possible and fertilize with blooming plant fertilizer a turtle base is best. Good luck.

1. Cerveny, N. D.; Scott Drake (1984)"Snake and turtle Studies in Undeveloped Countries" The center of snake and turtle control via deforestation.

Answer 3

Hibiscus plants have different parts that are poisonous to different animals. This also depends on the animal's size.

Generally, the flowers are non-poisonous to most animals and livestock and are sometimes used to make herbal teas. However, the stock and the leaves can be highly poisonous to many mammals, especially smaller cats and dogs. The leaves have a rough texture which makes small mammals want to chew them to aid in digestion. This is a natural instinct. However, whether the animal is poisoned or not depends on the body weight of the animal and the amount of leaves ingested.

So, although hibiscus is poisonous, smaller animals tend to get sick more than larger animals.

I am talking from experience here. I have three small shi tzus who nearly died from eating hibiscus leaves. Even the vet was surprised as hibiscus is not in the ASPCA's poinsonous plant index. However, it was very clear from their feces that the culprit was indeed, hibiscus.

Therefore, if you want to be safe, plant roses.

On another note, Oleander is also increadably poisonous to dogs (and people alike).

Answer 4

no hibiscus are not poisonous to cats and they are definitely not dangerous to cats.

Answer 5

Dried Hibiscus is edible and considered a delicacy in Mexico. It is used as a garnish and a vegetable. The tea is popular as a natural diaretic

Answer 6

Yes, the Hibiscus bloom is harmful to dogs. The ASPCA says it causes vomiting, diarrhea, nausea and anorexia.

Answer 7

Hibiscus is poisonous to cats and dogs.