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orchids toxic to cats?
Are there any cat lovers here? I know some plants are toxic to cats,
but was wondering about orchids. Is it possible that the smell of an orchid could bother a cat? Our foster kitty has some other medical problems that are making her obnoxious at the moment, but I was wondering if it's coincidence that she acts so scared to come out of hiding in the cellar, sneaking up the steps & looking around with big eyes as if she can smell another cat in the house or something... at approximately the same time as my brassia reached full bloom & started putting out its fragrance. Just curious whether anyone had any experience with their cats & orchids not getting along. Alison |
orchids toxic to cats?
I rather wish Cats WERE allergic to orchids! Our youngest cat likes to eat mine down to little nubs. The other two just like to lay there and share window space with them. -- -- Hugs, Molli "Alison" wrote in message om... Are there any cat lovers here? I know some plants are toxic to cats, but was wondering about orchids. Is it possible that the smell of an orchid could bother a cat? Our foster kitty has some other medical problems that are making her obnoxious at the moment, but I was wondering if it's coincidence that she acts so scared to come out of hiding in the cellar, sneaking up the steps & looking around with big eyes as if she can smell another cat in the house or something... at approximately the same time as my brassia reached full bloom & started putting out its fragrance. Just curious whether anyone had any experience with their cats & orchids not getting along. Alison |
orchids toxic to cats?
The answer is "no" to plant toxicity. Residual pesticides, sure.
Get yourself an Oncidium cebolleta, and the cat will "trip" its way away from orchids ever again. -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info! .. . . . . . . . . . . "Alison" wrote in message om... Are there any cat lovers here? I know some plants are toxic to cats, but was wondering about orchids. Is it possible that the smell of an orchid could bother a cat? Our foster kitty has some other medical problems that are making her obnoxious at the moment, but I was wondering if it's coincidence that she acts so scared to come out of hiding in the cellar, sneaking up the steps & looking around with big eyes as if she can smell another cat in the house or something... at approximately the same time as my brassia reached full bloom & started putting out its fragrance. Just curious whether anyone had any experience with their cats & orchids not getting along. Alison |
orchids toxic to cats?
The answer is "no" to plant toxicity. Residual pesticides, sure.
Get yourself an Oncidium cebolleta, and the cat will "trip" its way away from orchids ever again. -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info! .. . . . . . . . . . . "Alison" wrote in message om... Are there any cat lovers here? I know some plants are toxic to cats, but was wondering about orchids. Is it possible that the smell of an orchid could bother a cat? Our foster kitty has some other medical problems that are making her obnoxious at the moment, but I was wondering if it's coincidence that she acts so scared to come out of hiding in the cellar, sneaking up the steps & looking around with big eyes as if she can smell another cat in the house or something... at approximately the same time as my brassia reached full bloom & started putting out its fragrance. Just curious whether anyone had any experience with their cats & orchids not getting along. Alison |
orchids toxic to cats?
Just adding to the consensus. Our old cat ate the very first orchids I
got to bloom (Pterostylis species) I was furious, but what can you do...If a cat wants to eat orchids, it will! Ray wrote: The answer is "no" to plant toxicity. Residual pesticides, sure. Get yourself an Oncidium cebolleta, and the cat will "trip" its way away from orchids ever again. |
orchids toxic to cats?
Just adding to the consensus. Our old cat ate the very first orchids I
got to bloom (Pterostylis species) I was furious, but what can you do...If a cat wants to eat orchids, it will! Ray wrote: The answer is "no" to plant toxicity. Residual pesticides, sure. Get yourself an Oncidium cebolleta, and the cat will "trip" its way away from orchids ever again. |
orchids toxic to cats?
"Mark Fraser"
Just adding to the consensus. Our old cat ate the very first orchids I got to bloom (Pterostylis species) I was furious, but what can you do...If a cat wants to eat orchids, it will! Offer some wheat grass as an option/alternative? Ruth CM |
orchids toxic to cats?
"Mark Fraser"
Just adding to the consensus. Our old cat ate the very first orchids I got to bloom (Pterostylis species) I was furious, but what can you do...If a cat wants to eat orchids, it will! Offer some wheat grass as an option/alternative? Ruth CM |
orchids toxic to cats?
"Alison" wrote in message om... Are there any cat lovers here? I know some plants are toxic to cats, but was wondering about orchids. Is it possible that the smell of an orchid could bother a cat? Our foster kitty has some other medical problems that are making her obnoxious at the moment, but I was wondering if it's coincidence that she acts so scared to come out of hiding in the cellar, sneaking up the steps & looking around with big eyes as if she can smell another cat in the house or something... at approximately the same time as my brassia reached full bloom & started putting out its fragrance. Just curious whether anyone had any experience with their cats & orchids not getting along. Alison My cat does not go near them, no interest at all. I do grow grass for him to eat in the winter. -- Cheers!! Ed "Money is truthful. If a man speaks of his honor, make him pay cash." --Robert A. Heinlein |
orchids toxic to cats?
Yes , Cats just love orchids , they destroy them , my roomates cats
destroyed over 400 or 500 dollars worth of my orchids , so now cats and I do not get along , but in all they don't seem toxic to cats . Bright days & good growing Todd "Alison" wrote in message om... Are there any cat lovers here? I know some plants are toxic to cats, but was wondering about orchids. Is it possible that the smell of an orchid could bother a cat? Our foster kitty has some other medical problems that are making her obnoxious at the moment, but I was wondering if it's coincidence that she acts so scared to come out of hiding in the cellar, sneaking up the steps & looking around with big eyes as if she can smell another cat in the house or something... at approximately the same time as my brassia reached full bloom & started putting out its fragrance. Just curious whether anyone had any experience with their cats & orchids not getting along. Alison |
orchids toxic to cats?
I wish they were toxic to them, then i would plant them in my garden to stop
the cats crapping all over!;-). -- Thanks Keith,UK. "Unefer1" wrote in message m... Yes , Cats just love orchids , they destroy them , my roomates cats destroyed over 400 or 500 dollars worth of my orchids , so now cats and I do not get along , but in all they don't seem toxic to cats . Bright days & good growing Todd "Alison" wrote in message om... Are there any cat lovers here? I know some plants are toxic to cats, but was wondering about orchids. Is it possible that the smell of an orchid could bother a cat? Our foster kitty has some other medical problems that are making her obnoxious at the moment, but I was wondering if it's coincidence that she acts so scared to come out of hiding in the cellar, sneaking up the steps & looking around with big eyes as if she can smell another cat in the house or something... at approximately the same time as my brassia reached full bloom & started putting out its fragrance. Just curious whether anyone had any experience with their cats & orchids not getting along. Alison |
orchids toxic to cats?
As already stated, no toxidity. As far as the cat being afraid of the
Brassia, my guess is that the size and shape of the flowers spook the poor thing. Remember, cats do not have good "close-up" eye sight. At close range, they see mostly shape and, of course size. So this cat may perceive the Brassia to be a larger animal, and fear a predator, especially if there is the slightest movement of the flowers. I'm lucky, I guess. I hear all kinds of horror stories about cats attacking orchids, but ours doesn't. He likes to walk among them, and nuzzle our largest Dendrobium, but never a bite or scratch. We don't let him do it often, because at 15 pounds he might accidentally knock one over. Diana |
orchids toxic to cats?
As already stated, no toxidity. As far as the cat being afraid of the
Brassia, my guess is that the size and shape of the flowers spook the poor thing. Remember, cats do not have good "close-up" eye sight. At close range, they see mostly shape and, of course size. So this cat may perceive the Brassia to be a larger animal, and fear a predator, especially if there is the slightest movement of the flowers. I'm lucky, I guess. I hear all kinds of horror stories about cats attacking orchids, but ours doesn't. He likes to walk among them, and nuzzle our largest Dendrobium, but never a bite or scratch. We don't let him do it often, because at 15 pounds he might accidentally knock one over. Diana |
orchids toxic to cats?
My 3 cats all like to eat thin leaved orchids. They also like jasmine and coffee
plants (who'd think a cat would want coffee in the morning?). The ones that are not in my grow room I've grouped together for mutual protection (circle the wagons) as individual plants offer 360 degrees of attack. I've tried oat grass and it is a bit of a diversion for them. Problem is it "goes off" after a couple of weeks and then I have to grow more. What's working really well is a small sedge (cyperus) that I've made readily available to them and they're quite happily relentless with it. Fortunately it's a fast growing plant. This has significantly reduced the damage to the orchids. Doug I rather wish Cats WERE allergic to orchids! Our youngest cat likes to eat mine down to little nubs. The other two just like to lay there and share window space with them. -- |
orchids toxic to cats?
My 3 cats all like to eat thin leaved orchids. They also like jasmine and coffee
plants (who'd think a cat would want coffee in the morning?). The ones that are not in my grow room I've grouped together for mutual protection (circle the wagons) as individual plants offer 360 degrees of attack. I've tried oat grass and it is a bit of a diversion for them. Problem is it "goes off" after a couple of weeks and then I have to grow more. What's working really well is a small sedge (cyperus) that I've made readily available to them and they're quite happily relentless with it. Fortunately it's a fast growing plant. This has significantly reduced the damage to the orchids. Doug I rather wish Cats WERE allergic to orchids! Our youngest cat likes to eat mine down to little nubs. The other two just like to lay there and share window space with them. -- |
orchids toxic to cats?
My 3 cats all like to eat thin leaved orchids. They also like jasmine and coffee
plants (who'd think a cat would want coffee in the morning?). The ones that are not in my grow room I've grouped together for mutual protection (circle the wagons) as individual plants offer 360 degrees of attack. I've tried oat grass and it is a bit of a diversion for them. Problem is it "goes off" after a couple of weeks and then I have to grow more. What's working really well is a small sedge (cyperus) that I've made readily available to them and they're quite happily relentless with it. Fortunately it's a fast growing plant. This has significantly reduced the damage to the orchids. Doug I rather wish Cats WERE allergic to orchids! Our youngest cat likes to eat mine down to little nubs. The other two just like to lay there and share window space with them. -- |
orchids toxic to cats?
My felines have eaten plenty [once, the majority of a compot]; the only harm
they suffered was my fury [which didn't faze them a whole lot, at the time]. I eventually trained them out of it with the aid of the watering hose [squirt gun made them cautious, but didn't stop them]. -- Kenni Judd Juno Beach Orchids http://www.jborchids.com "Alison" wrote in message om... Are there any cat lovers here? I know some plants are toxic to cats, but was wondering about orchids. Is it possible that the smell of an orchid could bother a cat? Our foster kitty has some other medical problems that are making her obnoxious at the moment, but I was wondering if it's coincidence that she acts so scared to come out of hiding in the cellar, sneaking up the steps & looking around with big eyes as if she can smell another cat in the house or something... at approximately the same time as my brassia reached full bloom & started putting out its fragrance. Just curious whether anyone had any experience with their cats & orchids not getting along. Alison |
orchids toxic to cats?
My felines have eaten plenty [once, the majority of a compot]; the only harm
they suffered was my fury [which didn't faze them a whole lot, at the time]. I eventually trained them out of it with the aid of the watering hose [squirt gun made them cautious, but didn't stop them]. -- Kenni Judd Juno Beach Orchids http://www.jborchids.com "Alison" wrote in message om... Are there any cat lovers here? I know some plants are toxic to cats, but was wondering about orchids. Is it possible that the smell of an orchid could bother a cat? Our foster kitty has some other medical problems that are making her obnoxious at the moment, but I was wondering if it's coincidence that she acts so scared to come out of hiding in the cellar, sneaking up the steps & looking around with big eyes as if she can smell another cat in the house or something... at approximately the same time as my brassia reached full bloom & started putting out its fragrance. Just curious whether anyone had any experience with their cats & orchids not getting along. Alison |
orchids toxic to cats?
My felines have eaten plenty [once, the majority of a compot]; the only harm
they suffered was my fury [which didn't faze them a whole lot, at the time]. I eventually trained them out of it with the aid of the watering hose [squirt gun made them cautious, but didn't stop them]. -- Kenni Judd Juno Beach Orchids http://www.jborchids.com "Alison" wrote in message om... Are there any cat lovers here? I know some plants are toxic to cats, but was wondering about orchids. Is it possible that the smell of an orchid could bother a cat? Our foster kitty has some other medical problems that are making her obnoxious at the moment, but I was wondering if it's coincidence that she acts so scared to come out of hiding in the cellar, sneaking up the steps & looking around with big eyes as if she can smell another cat in the house or something... at approximately the same time as my brassia reached full bloom & started putting out its fragrance. Just curious whether anyone had any experience with their cats & orchids not getting along. Alison |
orchids toxic to cats?
My 3 cats all like to eat thin leaved orchids. They also like jasmine and coffee
plants (who'd think a cat would want coffee in the morning?). The ones that are not in my grow room I've grouped together for mutual protection (circle the wagons) as individual plants offer 360 degrees of attack. I've tried oat grass and it is a bit of a diversion for them. Problem is it "goes off" after a couple of weeks and then I have to grow more. What's working really well is a small sedge (cyperus) that I've made readily available to them and they're quite happily relentless with it. Fortunately it's a fast growing plant. This has significantly reduced the damage to the orchids. Doug I rather wish Cats WERE allergic to orchids! Our youngest cat likes to eat mine down to little nubs. The other two just like to lay there and share window space with them. -- |
orchids toxic to cats?
My felines have eaten plenty [once, the majority of a compot]; the only harm
they suffered was my fury [which didn't faze them a whole lot, at the time]. I eventually trained them out of it with the aid of the watering hose [squirt gun made them cautious, but didn't stop them]. -- Kenni Judd Juno Beach Orchids http://www.jborchids.com "Alison" wrote in message om... Are there any cat lovers here? I know some plants are toxic to cats, but was wondering about orchids. Is it possible that the smell of an orchid could bother a cat? Our foster kitty has some other medical problems that are making her obnoxious at the moment, but I was wondering if it's coincidence that she acts so scared to come out of hiding in the cellar, sneaking up the steps & looking around with big eyes as if she can smell another cat in the house or something... at approximately the same time as my brassia reached full bloom & started putting out its fragrance. Just curious whether anyone had any experience with their cats & orchids not getting along. Alison |
orchids toxic to cats?
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orchids toxic to cats?
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orchids toxic to cats?
Too bad my Maxillaria Tenufolia wasn't toxic to cats, my wife's cat
chomped it down to a nub. Hardy little thing though, basically has recovered in a year. Alison wrote: Are there any cat lovers here? I know some plants are toxic to cats, but was wondering about orchids. Is it possible that the smell of an orchid could bother a cat? Our foster kitty has some other medical problems that are making her obnoxious at the moment, but I was wondering if it's coincidence that she acts so scared to come out of hiding in the cellar, sneaking up the steps & looking around with big eyes as if she can smell another cat in the house or something... at approximately the same time as my brassia reached full bloom & started putting out its fragrance. Just curious whether anyone had any experience with their cats & orchids not getting along. Alison |
orchids toxic to cats?
"molli" wrote in message ...
You know we HAVE to ask...... J. Del Col (attendant to Smokey, Panda and Nylon (yes, that's her name; don't ask) It gets worse. Nylon used to have a sister named Spandex. Unfortunately Spandex has now gone to the land where all the mice are fat and slow. Their monikers were the result of letting a then little boy with a quirky sense of humor name a couple of kittens. J. Del Col |
orchids toxic to cats?
Ah yes...that's why we have a Rottweiler named "Ephiny" (from Xena)
registered name "Holland Glen's Amazon Princess" and a cat named "Precious" (she's NOT) in our case it was a small girl, not boy. -- Hugs, Molli Their monikers were the result of letting a then little boy with a quirky sense of humor name a couple of kittens. J. Del Col |
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