Being a plant parent is on the rise in 2025! Whether you are establishing an outdoor garden or decorating the inside of your home with greenery, we urge you to be mindful of which plants may or may not be great for any pets living in your home. Like any hobby, there are ways to make sure your plants are safe, your pets are safe and that you can still enjoy both! 

Choosing the Right Plant

The easiest way to maintain a safe living space for your plants and your pets is by choosing to house non-toxic plants. 

To see a full list of poisonous plants for dogs, cats and horses visit:

https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants

By choosing to only house plants that are non-toxic to your pets, you can ensure your pets safety while enjoying your plant hobby! 

Creating Safe Spaces for your Plants

What if there are just some plants you cannot live without, but may pose a risk to your fur-baby? Below are some tips for creating safe spaces for your plants, and keeping them out of reach from your pets: 

• Utilize hanging planters to suspend from a ceiling in your home. Make sure there is no furniture nearby that may allow for your cat to reach the plant. https://www.amazon.com/Hanging-Planters-Self-Watering-Outdoor-Drainage
• Utilizing shelves to house your plants such as a bookcase in an office or a window sill in the kitchen. Every home is different and layout does matter, but these are some ideas to keep pets away. This option may not be ideal for cat owners as we all know they find a way to climb everything, but if you only own dogs, this is a good alternative. 
• Pet-friendly deterrent sprays. There are products that work to deter pets from certain behaviors emitting a smell that may be unpleasant to the animal. For example, this cat repellent spray can be used on furniture or plants to deter cats from scratching or messing with particular items. https://www.amazon.com/Deterrent-Repellent-Anti-Scratch-Furniture-Alcohol-Free

What to do if your Pet Ingests a Toxic Plant

Whether a plant is considered toxic or not, it is important to note that when a pet ingests any plant, it could cause gastrointestinal upset. If you believe your pet has ingested a plant that is toxic, you should contact your veterinarian immediately. Additionally, we advise contacting the APCC 24-hour emergency poison hotline at 1-888-426-4435.