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Plants that are safe for cats and dogs

Spider plant, Boston fern, areca palm, calathea, African violet, orchids, money tree, Christmas cactus, roses, jasmine and sunflowers are non-toxic to both cats and dogs according to the ASPCA plant list.

Non-toxic does not mean edible: eating a lot of any plant can still cause vomiting or diarrhea.

These plants are listed as non-toxic to both cats and dogs. Each one links to a page with how to identify it and what to watch for.

Shelters, clinics and teachers are welcome to print and hand out this list.

Non-toxic Non-toxic to cats and dogs (11)

Toxic plants they are often confused with

Some safe plants look like, or are sold next to, plants that are not safe. Check these before you buy.

Keeping a pet-safe plant safe

  • Check the botanical name on the label. Different plants share common names, and the safe one is not always the one you bought.
  • Pesticides, fertilizer sticks and cocoa bean mulch can harm pets even when the plant itself is safe.
  • Cut-flower bouquets often mix safe and toxic flowers. Lilies are common in bouquets and are dangerous for cats.
  • Keep plants out of reach if your pet likes to chew leaves. Eating plant material often causes vomiting.
If your pet has eaten a toxic plant, contact your veterinarian or an emergency animal hospital right away and bring a photo or piece of the plant. In the US you can also call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline at (855) 764-7661 (fees may apply).

Sources

  • ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List (dogs, cats).
  • Merck Veterinary Manual. Toxicology section.

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