Succulents are everywhere: mixed trays at the supermarket, tiny pots on Instagram, gift sets for birthdays. The good news is that several popular succulents are generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs. The bad news is that some of the most common ones are not. This list gives you the succulents you can trust around…
Yes, plenty of stylish houseplants are safe for cats and dogs. You do not have to choose between a green home and a safe pet. This is our master list of pet safe houseplants, grouped by type, with one line on look and care level for each. Every plant here is generally considered non-toxic to…
Pampas grass is not toxic to cats and dogs. The ASPCA does not list it as poisonous, so a nibble will not poison your pet. That said, non-toxic does not mean risk-free. Fresh pampas blades have sharp edges that can cut your pet's mouth, and dried decor stems shed fibers that can irritate the stomach…
Garden mint is mostly fine for cats and dogs in tiny nibbles. A leaf or two off your windowsill pot is unlikely to cause harm. Larger amounts can upset your pet's stomach, and one type of mint, English pennyroyal, is genuinely dangerous for dogs. Mint also hides in places you might not expect, like essential…
Are orchids toxic to cats? No, and dogs are in the clear too. Moth orchids (Phalaenopsis), the ones you see in every supermarket, garden center and Instagram feed, are generally considered non-toxic to both cats and dogs. That is a reassuring answer for one of the most gifted houseplants in the US. Safe does not…
Yes, primroses are mildly toxic to cats and dogs. If your pet nibbles a leaf or flower, the most common reaction is mild vomiting. Most pets recover quickly without treatment. Primroses show up in US supermarkets, garden centers and hardware stores every late winter and early spring. They are cheap, cheerful and often one of…
Paperwhites are toxic to both cats and dogs. These fragrant white narcissus are a holiday favorite, but every part of the plant contains lycorine, a compound that upsets the stomach and can cause more serious problems in larger amounts. The bulbs hold the highest concentration, which matters because paperwhites are usually grown indoors as loose…
Lucky bamboo is toxic to cats and dogs. Despite the name, it is not bamboo at all. It is a dracaena, Dracaena sanderiana, and dracaenas contain compounds that can make your pet sick. The good news: true bamboo is generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs. So if you love the look, you have safe…
Shamrock plants are toxic to both cats and dogs. The plant sold as a shamrock is usually Oxalis, a wood sorrel with clover-like leaves, and it contains soluble oxalates. Most pets that nibble a leaf end up with drooling and an upset stomach. Eating a large amount is more serious, because soluble oxalates can affect…
Is morning glory toxic to cats and dogs? Yes. Every part of the vine can cause stomach upset, but the seeds are the real concern. Eaten in quantity, they can trigger tremors, disorientation and strange behavior. The reassuring part: most pets walk past the vines without a nibble, and a few simple habits keep the…
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