Few things are more rewarding than caring for other living things and watching them grow. But unfortunately, pet parenting and plant parenting don’t always mix. Many houseplants that can help beautify and purify your home can also be deadly for your pet. The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center...
From Cat Palms and money trees to orchids and bromeliads, we have some of the best pet-friendly houseplants for your feline friends. Understanding why you should choose plants labeled as pet-friendly is the first step to being a plant and cat parent. According to Bloomscape's plant expert,...
Spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum), rattlesnake plant (Calathea lancifola) and parlor palm (Chamaedorea elegans) are three of the safest houseplants to grow around cats and dogs. However, Wismer warned, ingesting even non-toxic flowers or plants can lead to gastrointestinal upset and other non-li...
It's also important to keep your cat garden separate from any other houseplants. TheAmerican Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animalsprovides a comprehensive list of common household plants that are poisonous or irritating to cats and dogs. Keep philodendrons, aloe, parsley, and other dan...
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Freezing weather, ice, and dangerous chemicals can all pose health risks to dogs and cats. Follow these tips for keeping pets safe in cold weather.
Feeding your cat a little bit of broccoli is a great way to introduce roughage to support healthy digestion. In some cases, feeding your cat broccoli may reduce their interest in snacking on varioushouseplantsIf you provide your cat with broccoli, try serving it steamed so it will be softer ...
Keep toxic houseplants out of the room. Birds love to chew on things, so make sure you remove all toxic plants before letting your bird out of its cage. 4 Put away dangerous human food. If it’s out, your bird will probably give it a try, and many human foods are toxic to birds...