If you have a four-legged roommate with a little more hair, then you'll know a thing or two about their adventurous spirit, especially when it comes to culinary experiences. What we mean is that any self-respecting dog or cat will be tempted to supplement their diet with your houseplants, so it is vitally important to know if your cute plant is suitable for pets or if it can cause any harm. Do you want to know which plants are safe for pets? Use our smart search engine or read on, because we'll explain it to you in detail.
Why does my pet eat plants?
There is a myth that dogs and cats eat plants and herbs to purge themselves or because their stomachs hurt. This is not true, as evidenced by this study. Ethologists claim that this behavior may be due to simple curiosity and pleasure, because they like the texture of the plant or its smell; But it may also be due to a vestigial behavior of their wild ancestors, who ingested plants to cleanse their intestinal tract of certain types of parasites and to supplement their fiber intake.
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It is not a behavior that you should worry about, but you should be careful with the type of plant you have at home, as they could cause serious problems for your pet; poisoning it and even causing its death. You may want to train your pets not to bite the plants, but it's best to play it safe and prefer those that don't pose a danger. The goal is that after chewing on a plant they earn a good scolding, not a visit to the vet.
These
beautiful flowers of different colors and shapes enchant anyone, but they are deadly to cats and toxic to dogs. They cause vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pains, and eventually, kidney and liver damage. Be careful even with flowers that may come in a bouquet as a gift.
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- Plants
in this family have a medium toxicity, which although they are less fulminant, can still endanger the health of your furry friend. They cause oral irritation, excessive salivation, inflammation of the tongue and mouth, as well as vomiting and diarrhea.
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plants in the philodendron family have a moderate level of toxicity to dogs and cats. It affects your mucous membranes, causing irritation and inflammation; as well as vomiting and diarrhea. It's best to keep them away.
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though aloe vera is medicinal for humans, it causes digestive problems in dogs and cats, just like jade. Some of the symptoms they produce are lack of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, irritation, excessive salivation and even tremors.
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Even
if you have a cute and curious furry friend, it is possible to have plants at home that are not made of plastic (those can also bite them, believe me). While it's best to train your pets so that they don't have to supplement their diet with your plants, there are a few species that are 100% safe and won't cause health problems.
Before you buy plants, it's imperative that you know whether or not they're compatible with your pets and toddlers. At Be Green we care about your health and that of the most vulnerable. If you buy in our online store, you will be able to use the smart search engine to choose plants that are safe and if you enter the description of each species, you will see directly if they are suitable or not. Some of the plants you can have at home are:
- Kentia Palm:
It's perfect for low-light locations and will become your kitty's playground. Because of their height, they may be tempted to swing on its branches, but you shouldn't worry because it won't cause any damage.
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- Chinese Money Plant
This plant will bring prosperity to your home, and while it likes humid environments, it can adapt to almost any lighting condition. You may get small teeth marks on its leaves, but don't worry, it's not only safe but grows very easily.
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- Olive Tree
Symbol of peace and prosperity, they are very resistant to droughts but like to be in well-lit spaces. Don't be surprised to find your kitten taking a nap under its small branches.
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One last tip: if you want to prevent your pet from biting your plants, you can spray them with a spray that contains water and vinegar. The taste and smell will be unpleasant and they will avoid having them around, but it will not be harmful to their health.