I received the following press release and thought it was helpful, so am sharing it here:
>With Spring in full swing, certain plants can be a health risk for both cats and dogs. To prevent this, Veterinarians.org has listed a variety of indoor and outdoor plants including ferns, herbs, and flowers that are pet-safe.
- Flowering houseplants: Gloxinia, Lace Flower Vine, African Violet, Hoya,
Orchid, Lipstick Plant, Bromeliad
- Flowing, climbing, and cascading plants: Boston Fern, Swedish Ivy, Spider Plant, Aluminum Plant,
Baby Tears, Staghorn Fern
- Foliage houseplants: Royal Velvet
Plant, Prayer Plant, Calathea, Bird’s Nest Fern, Chinese Money Plant
- Herbs: Basil,
Rosemary, Dill, Thyme, Sage, Cilantro, Savory
- Succulents: Echeveria, Burros Tail, Christmas Cactus
To see the entire list of plants, click here.
“A few gorgeous pet-safe alternatives include roses, sunflowers, snapdragon, Gerber daisies, impatiens, camellia, and marigold– the last of which is also a form of natural pest control!”
- Jamie Freyer, DVM
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