Saturday, May 21, 2022

50 Pet-Safe Plants for Cats and Dogs


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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