Keeping Pets Safe: A Guide To Pet-Friendly Plants For Your Home

SPRING AND YOUR PETS

I know we are all getting excited to bring plants and flowers back to life, but if you have pets, this is something you need to be careful with. Pet Poison Prevention Week begins on March 17th, and according to Honest Paws, plants are the 8th most reported pet toxin, and account for 40% of all calls to animal poison control.

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INNOCENT LOOKING PLANTS

Some innocent-looking plants are deadly to your pets so we want to make sure that if you plan on planting flowers and plants inside or around your home this spring, you make some conscious decisions to leave THESE varieties off of your list, and away from your house.

First, let's take a look at the SAFE PLANT list.

FLOWERING HOUSEPLANTS

• Gloxinia
• Lace Flower Vine
• African Violet
• Hoya
• Orchid
• Lipstick Plant
• Bromeliad

CLIMBING AND CASCADING TYPE PLANTS

• Boston Ferns
• Swedish Ivy
• Spider Plant
• Aluminum Plant
• Baby Tears
• Staghorn Fern

FOR FOLIAGE HOUSEPLANTS

• Royal Velvet Plant
• Prayer Plant
• Calathea
• Bird's Nest Fern
• Chinese Money Plant

HERBS THAT ARE SAFE

• Basil
• Rosemary
• Dill
• Thyme
• Sage
• Cilantro

SUCCULENTS 

• Echeveria
• Burros Tail
• Christmas Cactus

PLANTS THAT ARE RISKY FOR PET OWNERS

Now that you've got a long list of plants that you CAN have around your pets, you may not even need to read the next list. However, if you have plants in your house currently, you might want to check what kind they are and find out if they are dangerous to your pet. They include the following:

Plants that can cause dermatitis and painful sores:

• Dahlias
• Chamomile
• Chrysanthemums
• Calla Lilies

Plants that can cause vomiting or diarrhea:

• Daffodils
• bluebells
• hydrangeas
• Gladiolas
• Baby's Breath
• Aloe

The seeds from these plants can be toxic to your pets:

• Apple seeds
• Cherries
• Peaches

These plants can cause death if your pet ingests them:

• Lilies
• Rhododendrons
• Oleander
• Sago Palm
• Milkweed

WHAT TO DO IF YOU THINK YOUR PET HAS BEEN POISONED BY A PLANT

There are some signs that your pet may have ingested or been in contact with a poisonous plant. Look for vomiting, diarrhea, upset stomach, seizures, lethargy, loss of appetite, drooling, abnormal behavior, excessive thirst or urination, or weakness.

If you think your pet may have ingested a poisonous plant, you need to call for help immediately. You can call the Pet Poison Helpline at 855.764.7661.

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