ZZ plants are toxic to both cats and dogs. Every part of the plant contains calcium oxalate crystals, tiny sharp crystals that can irritate your pet's mouth and throat when chewed. The good news: ZZ plant poisoning is usually mild and rarely an emergency. Most pets take one bite, dislike the burning feeling, and stop….
Yes, fiddle leaf fig is toxic to both cats and dogs. The plant contains calcium oxalate, tiny sharp crystals found in its sap and leaves. If your pet chews or swallows part of the plant, these crystals can irritate the mouth, tongue and throat. The good news: fiddle leaf fig poisoning is rarely life threatening….
Peace lilies are toxic to both cats and dogs. But here is the part that matters most: a peace lily is not a true lily. It will not cause the sudden kidney failure that true lilies cause in cats. That does not make it harmless. Peace lilies contain calcium oxalate crystals, which can irritate your…
Yes, snake plants are toxic to cats and dogs. The plant contains saponins, natural chemicals that irritate the stomach. The good news: most cases are mild and pass on their own. Snake plant (Sansevieria trifasciata, also sold as mother-in-law's tongue) is one of the most popular houseplants in the US. It is tough, upright and…
Philodendron plants are toxic to both cats and dogs. Every variety contains calcium oxalate crystals, tiny sharp needles that irritate the mouth, throat and stomach when chewed or swallowed. This includes the popular ones you see all over Instagram: heartleaf philodendron, Philodendron micans and Philodendron Birkin. There is no pet-safe philodendron. Below you will find…
Yes, pothos is toxic to both cats and dogs. If your pet chews a leaf or stem, the plant releases calcium oxalate crystals: tiny, sharp crystals that irritate the mouth and throat. The reaction is fast and painful, and it is why pothos and pets need a plan. The good news first: most cases stay…
Yes, cyclamen is toxic to cats and dogs. Every part of the plant contains natural compounds called terpenoid saponins, and the tuber hidden under the soil holds the highest concentration. A quick nibble usually means an upset stomach. A pet that digs up and eats the tuber can become seriously ill. Cyclamen is one of…
Lavender plants are mildly toxic to both cats and dogs. The plant contains linalool, a natural compound that can cause stomach upset if your pet chews the leaves or flowers. The bigger risk is concentrated lavender essential oil. A knocked-over diffuser or a chewed bottle exposes your pet to far more linalool than a garden…
Monstera plants are toxic to both cats and dogs. That includes Monstera deliciosa, the classic split-leaf plant you see everywhere on Instagram, and its smaller cousin Monstera adansonii. The reason is simple chemistry. Monstera contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals, tiny sharp crystals that can irritate your pet's mouth and throat the moment they bite into…
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