Plants That Are Safe For Your Furry Friends

There are two things we love deeply in life: plants and pets. The bad news is that many common plants are not safe for cats and dogs. Certain plants can be toxic to pets when ingested, sometimes causing seizures, tremors, or worse. Even the most well-behaved animals are bound to take a bite of a houseplant at some point. Since it is strongly endorsed to add greenery to your home to clean your air and improve your mood while also making sure your furry friends are safe and sound, check out this list of 21 nontoxic plants that are safe for cats and dogs.

Rattlesnake Plant 

Spider Plant

Parlor Palm

Calathea Orbifolia

Ponytail Palm

(Certain) Succulents

African Violet

Bird's Nest Fern

Gloxinia

Venus Flytrap

Boston Fern

Polka Dot Plant

Watermelon Peperomia

Orchid

Staghorn Fern

Bromeliad

Baby Tears

Friendship Plant

Date Palm

Herbs

Prayer Plant


P.S. If you’re ever curious as to whether a certain plant is a safe investment for your home, the ASPCA also has an extensive list of plants to avoid (including both indoor and outdoor plants). 


Plants That Are Safe For Cats and Dogs- https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/pet-friendly-houseplants 

The Best Houseplants to Buy if You Have Pets- ​​https://www.washingtonpost.com/home/2023/07/20/safe-pet-friendly-houseplants/ 





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  1. Unmasking AnxietyNovember 14, 2023 at 10:35 AM

    This is definitely a very important topic to mention. Everyone loves their furry friends (including me) and I would be devastated if something happened because I wasn't aware of the plants I had in my house.

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