{"id":394,"date":"2024-08-14T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-14T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/petpavilion-bign.temp-dns.com\/?p=394"},"modified":"2024-08-14T09:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-08-14T09:00:00","slug":"safe-or-sorry-a-complete-guide-to-toxic-and-non-toxic-indoor-plants-for-dogs-and-cats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/petpavilion-bign.temp-dns.com\/?p=394","title":{"rendered":"Safe or Sorry: A Complete Guide to Toxic and Non-Toxic Indoor Plants for Dog\u2019s and Cat\u2019s"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"sqs-html-content\" data-sqsp-text-block-content>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify;white-space: normal !important;white-space:pre-wrap;\" class=\"\">When it comes to creating a beautiful indoor space, plants are a popular choice for adding life and color to our homes. However, if you&#8217;re a pet owner, it&#8217;s essential to consider more than just aesthetics. Many common houseplants can be toxic to dogs and cats, posing serious health risks if ingested. In this guide, we&#8217;ll explore both toxic and non-toxic indoor plants, helping you create a pet-friendly environment where your furry friends can thrive safely alongside your greenery.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5e4d0ed5767d49356626902f\/e05aa737-cb5d-4c2f-ba7b-e34e0e356f4f\/Toxic+and+Non+Toxic+Plants.png?format=original\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>  <script class=\"TextAttributes-props\" type=\"application\/json\">[ {\n  \"type\": \"highlight\",\n  \"id\": \"e5cbd849-6fb4-46a4-91d3-e03034ebb249\",\n  \"shape\": \"underline\",\n  \"isFront\": false,\n  \"isAnimationEnabled\": false,\n  \"animation\": \"draw\",\n  \"duration\": 0.5,\n  \"direction\": \"right\",\n  \"color\": {\n    \"type\": \"SITE_PALETTE_COLOR\",\n    \"sitePaletteColor\": {\n      \"colorName\": \"darkAccent\",\n      \"alphaModifier\": 1.0\n    }\n  },\n  \"thickness\": {\n    \"unit\": \"em\",\n    \"value\": 0.1\n  },\n  \"linecap\": \"square\"\n} ]<\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"sqs-html-content\" data-sqsp-text-block-content>\n<h3 style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Toxic Indoor Plants<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify;white-space: normal !important;white-space:pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"><span class=\"sqsrte-text-highlight\" data-text-attribute-id=\"e5cbd849-6fb4-46a4-91d3-e03034ebb249\">Philodendron Plant<\/span> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5e4d0ed5767d49356626902f\/24a2b02d-89fe-4a9c-ac54-f187f6087bb6\/Philodendron.png?format=original\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>  <script class=\"TextAttributes-props\" type=\"application\/json\">[ {\n  \"type\": \"highlight\",\n  \"id\": \"9c264c7f-a864-4da8-aef0-d287a16b9d91\",\n  \"shape\": \"underline\",\n  \"isFront\": false,\n  \"isAnimationEnabled\": false,\n  \"animation\": \"draw\",\n  \"duration\": 0.5,\n  \"direction\": \"right\",\n  \"color\": {\n    \"type\": \"SITE_PALETTE_COLOR\",\n    \"sitePaletteColor\": {\n      \"colorName\": \"darkAccent\",\n      \"alphaModifier\": 1.0\n    }\n  },\n  \"thickness\": {\n    \"unit\": \"em\",\n    \"value\": 0.1\n  },\n  \"linecap\": \"square\"\n} ]<\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"sqs-html-content\" data-sqsp-text-block-content>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify;white-space: normal !important;white-space:pre-wrap;\" class=\"\">Philodendron plants contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. When a dog or cat chews on or ingests any part of the plant, these sharp crystals can cause irritation and injury to the mouth, throat, and digestive tract.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify;white-space: normal !important;white-space:pre-wrap;\" class=\"\">Some symptoms in dogs can include: Cardiac arrhythmia, diarrhoea, difficulty breathing, pawing at the mouth or face and excessive drooling.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify;white-space: normal !important;white-space:pre-wrap;\" class=\"\">Some symptoms in cats can include: Choking, drooling, difficulty swallowing, vomiting and pawing at the mouth <\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify;white-space: normal !important;white-space:pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"><span class=\"sqsrte-text-highlight\" data-text-attribute-id=\"9c264c7f-a864-4da8-aef0-d287a16b9d91\">Peace Lilies<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5e4d0ed5767d49356626902f\/d73ad7e9-7615-4569-823e-6680b2ffef7a\/Peace+Lillies.png?format=original\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>  <script class=\"TextAttributes-props\" type=\"application\/json\">[ {\n  \"type\": \"highlight\",\n  \"id\": \"11fbd44d-715b-4617-877f-f5d075853450\",\n  \"shape\": \"underline\",\n  \"isFront\": false,\n  \"isAnimationEnabled\": false,\n  \"animation\": \"draw\",\n  \"duration\": 0.5,\n  \"direction\": \"right\",\n  \"color\": {\n    \"type\": \"SITE_PALETTE_COLOR\",\n    \"sitePaletteColor\": {\n      \"colorName\": \"darkAccent\",\n      \"alphaModifier\": 1.0\n    }\n  },\n  \"thickness\": {\n    \"unit\": \"em\",\n    \"value\": 0.1\n  },\n  \"linecap\": \"square\"\n} ]<\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"sqs-html-content\" data-sqsp-text-block-content>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify;white-space: normal !important;white-space:pre-wrap;\" class=\"\">Peace lilies contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals, similar to those found in philodendrons. When a dog or cat chews on or ingests any part of a peace lily, these needle-like crystals can embed themselves in the tissues of the mouth, tongue, and throat, causing immediate irritation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify;white-space: normal !important;white-space:pre-wrap;\" class=\"\">Some symptoms in pets can include: Drooling, oral pain, vomiting, decreased appetite and trouble swallowing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span class=\"sqsrte-text-highlight\" data-text-attribute-id=\"11fbd44d-715b-4617-877f-f5d075853450\">English Ivy<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5e4d0ed5767d49356626902f\/6d46cf06-e1c1-400e-820a-b99779cbe8c8\/English+Ivy.png?format=original\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>  <script class=\"TextAttributes-props\" type=\"application\/json\">[ {\n  \"type\": \"highlight\",\n  \"id\": \"1a21c803-e54e-4c08-bb8f-eb3cd634ba7f\",\n  \"shape\": \"underline\",\n  \"isFront\": false,\n  \"isAnimationEnabled\": false,\n  \"animation\": \"draw\",\n  \"duration\": 0.5,\n  \"direction\": \"right\",\n  \"color\": {\n    \"type\": \"SITE_PALETTE_COLOR\",\n    \"sitePaletteColor\": {\n      \"colorName\": \"darkAccent\",\n      \"alphaModifier\": 1.0\n    }\n  },\n  \"thickness\": {\n    \"unit\": \"em\",\n    \"value\": 0.1\n  },\n  \"linecap\": \"square\"\n} ]<\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"sqs-html-content\" data-sqsp-text-block-content>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">English ivy contains a substance called \u2018hederagenin\u2019, a type of saponin, along with other compounds like polyacetylene. When a dog or cat ingests any part of the English ivy plant, these toxic compounds can irritate the gastrointestinal tract.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Some symptoms in pets can include:  Diarrhoea, vomiting, abdominal pain and drooling. <\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">If ingested in large amounts, the toxins can potentially lead to more severe symptoms like difficulty breathing or even coma.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span class=\"sqsrte-text-highlight\" data-text-attribute-id=\"1a21c803-e54e-4c08-bb8f-eb3cd634ba7f\">Snake Plant <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5e4d0ed5767d49356626902f\/69194b5e-d0b6-4026-aa19-1b212e1ea748\/Snake+Plant.png?format=original\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>  <script class=\"TextAttributes-props\" type=\"application\/json\">[ {\n  \"type\": \"highlight\",\n  \"id\": \"76d76c50-4dda-479c-bc86-3c1b1532675b\",\n  \"shape\": \"underline\",\n  \"isFront\": false,\n  \"isAnimationEnabled\": false,\n  \"animation\": \"draw\",\n  \"duration\": 0.5,\n  \"direction\": \"right\",\n  \"color\": {\n    \"type\": \"SITE_PALETTE_COLOR\",\n    \"sitePaletteColor\": {\n      \"colorName\": \"darkAccent\",\n      \"alphaModifier\": 1.0\n    }\n  },\n  \"thickness\": {\n    \"unit\": \"em\",\n    \"value\": 0.1\n  },\n  \"linecap\": \"square\"\n} ]<\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"sqs-html-content\" data-sqsp-text-block-content>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Snake plants contain saponins, which are natural chemicals the plant produces as a defence mechanism against insects, microbes, and fungi. When a dog or cat chews on or ingests any part of a snake plant, these saponins can cause gastrointestinal distress. <\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Some symptoms in pets can include: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and excessive drooling. <\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span class=\"sqsrte-text-highlight\" data-text-attribute-id=\"76d76c50-4dda-479c-bc86-3c1b1532675b\">Aloe Plant <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5e4d0ed5767d49356626902f\/cf05c815-19d8-4707-82eb-b8ac50e80dc1\/Aloe+Plant.png?format=original\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>  <script class=\"TextAttributes-props\" type=\"application\/json\">[ {\n  \"type\": \"highlight\",\n  \"id\": \"76d76c50-4dda-479c-bc86-3c1b1532675b\",\n  \"shape\": \"underline\",\n  \"isFront\": false,\n  \"isAnimationEnabled\": false,\n  \"animation\": \"draw\",\n  \"duration\": 0.5,\n  \"direction\": \"right\",\n  \"color\": {\n    \"type\": \"SITE_PALETTE_COLOR\",\n    \"sitePaletteColor\": {\n      \"colorName\": \"darkAccent\",\n      \"alphaModifier\": 1.0\n    }\n  },\n  \"thickness\": {\n    \"unit\": \"em\",\n    \"value\": 0.1\n  },\n  \"linecap\": \"square\"\n} ]<\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"sqs-html-content\" data-sqsp-text-block-content>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Aloe plants are toxic to pets primarily due to the presence of compounds called \u2018anthraquinone glycosides\u2019. These compounds are found in the latex, a yellow sap that lies just beneath the outer skin of the aloe leaves. <\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Some symptoms for dogs can include: Dark urine, breathing difficulties, high body temperatures, seizures and vomiting <\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Some symptoms in cats can include: Change in urine (becomes red), abdominal cramps, vomiting, diarrhoea and in rare cases, tremors <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sqs-html-content\" data-sqsp-text-block-content>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"><span class=\"sqsrte-text-color--custom\" style=\"color: rgb(225, 45, 45)\">If your pet has consumed any of these items or showing signs of symptoms, please seek medical advise from your vet immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>  <script class=\"TextAttributes-props\" type=\"application\/json\">[ {\n  \"type\": \"highlight\",\n  \"id\": \"76d76c50-4dda-479c-bc86-3c1b1532675b\",\n  \"shape\": \"underline\",\n  \"isFront\": false,\n  \"isAnimationEnabled\": false,\n  \"animation\": \"draw\",\n  \"duration\": 0.5,\n  \"direction\": \"right\",\n  \"color\": {\n    \"type\": \"SITE_PALETTE_COLOR\",\n    \"sitePaletteColor\": {\n      \"colorName\": \"darkAccent\",\n      \"alphaModifier\": 1.0\n    }\n  },\n  \"thickness\": {\n    \"unit\": \"em\",\n    \"value\": 0.1\n  },\n  \"linecap\": \"square\"\n} ]<\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"sqs-html-content\" data-sqsp-text-block-content>\n<h3 style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Safe Household Plant<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p>      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5e4d0ed5767d49356626902f\/78d52061-d456-4f24-9817-764f7ff4142e\/Spider+Plant.png?format=original\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5e4d0ed5767d49356626902f\/c0426958-5709-497f-924c-234f2fbedd9e\/Kentia+Plant.png?format=original\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5e4d0ed5767d49356626902f\/8ae6cc60-0d50-4d15-a085-2c630534e0af\/Money+tree.png?format=original\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5e4d0ed5767d49356626902f\/edb3a273-39b7-48d0-81f1-13609a243f40\/Prayer+Plant.png?format=original\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5e4d0ed5767d49356626902f\/4cf0328d-b473-4191-aefb-5f06b502a42e\/Sword+fern.png?format=original\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to creating a beautiful indoor space, plants are a popular choice for adding life and color to our homes. 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