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Iris

Iris spp.

Iris (Iris spp.) is a widely cultivated ornamental plant that is mildly to moderately toxic to cats. The rhizomes (underground stems/bulbs) contain the highest concentration of toxic compounds, including irisin, iridoid glycosides, and pentacyclic terpenoids. The leaves and petals carry lower but non-trivial amounts of these irritants.

重要提醒

Toxic compounds: irisin (resinous glycoside), iridoid glycosides, pentacyclic terpenoids; rhizomes most concentrated

Mechanism: irisin and iridoid compounds cause direct GI irritation; skin contact with sap may cause dermatitis

Symptoms: drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, abdominal pain; skin or eye contact with sap may cause redness or irritation

Rhizomes are the most hazardous part — risk increases during planting or dividing bulbs

Symptoms are usually mild with leaf nibbling; contact your vet if rhizome ingestion is suspected

可能有毒部位

Stem

Entire Plant

Leaf

Flower

Bulb

貓咪可能出現的症狀

Vomiting, Nausea, and Diarrhea

Gastrointestinal · Not explicitly specified in the provided text (though general plant toxicity symptoms often appear a

Mouth Ulcers and Oral Irritation

Gastrointestinal · Acute (upon contact/ingestion).

Abdominal Pain

Gastrointestinal · Not explicitly specified.

Skin Irritation (Dermatitis)

Dermal · Not explicitly specified.

免責聲明:此摘要彙整自多個來源,僅供資訊參考,不構成診斷或治療計畫。毒性會因物質、攝入量、植物部位與個別貓咪狀況而異。若你懷疑貓咪接觸到有毒物質,請立即聯絡獸醫。