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Plants and pets, in plain words
Care cards for 62 houseplants with pet-safety notes from the ASPCA, 40 dog and cat breeds, and quick answers to “can my dog eat this?”. Not a vet.
This autumn
Houseplants this autumn
Growth slows. Stop feeding and let the soil dry a little more between drinks.
Pets this autumn
Keep Halloween candy and chocolate out of reach.
Popular houseplants
All 62 plants
Toxic to petsMonstera
Leafy tropical
Toxic to petsPothos
Leafy tropical
Toxic to petsSnake plant
Succulent
Pet-safeSpider plant
Leafy tropical
Toxic to petsPeace lily
Flowering
Toxic to petsFiddle-leaf fig
Indoor tree
ZZ plant
Succulent
Toxic to petsAloe vera
Succulent
Pet-safeMoth orchid
Orchid
Pet-safeChristmas cactus
Flowering
Toxic to petsRubber plant
Indoor tree
Pet-safeBoston fern
FernDog breeds
All dog breeds
French Bulldog
Small · moderate energy
Labrador Retriever
Large · high energy
Golden Retriever
Large · high energy
German Shepherd
Large · high energy
Poodle
Small to large (toy, miniature, standard) · high energy
Dachshund
Small · moderate energy
Beagle
Small to medium · high energy
Rottweiler
Large · moderate energyCat breeds
All cat breeds
Is it safe for my pet?
Toxic
Can dogs eat grapes or raisins?
Do not feed grapes or raisins to dogs. They can cause acute kidney injury, and…CautionCan cats eat grapes?
Do not offer grapes to a cat. In dogs they are a known kidney risk. Whether…ToxicCan dogs eat chocolate?
Do not give chocolate to a dog. Darker and baking chocolate are more dangerous…ToxicCan cats eat chocolate?
Do not give chocolate to a cat. Theobromine in chocolate is toxic to cats, and…CautionCan dogs or cats eat onions or garlic?
Do not feed onions, garlic, chives, leeks, or food cooked with them to dogs or…ToxicCan dogs eat xylitol?
Xylitol is poisonous to dogs. It can drop blood sugar quickly and, at higher…ToxicCan dogs eat macadamia nuts?
Do not feed macadamia nuts to dogs. Even a small amount can cause stiffness…CautionCan dogs eat avocado?
Do not feed avocado to a dog. The flesh can upset the stomach, a large fatty…CautionCan cats eat avocado?
Do not share avocado with a cat. Persin, a toxin in the avocado plant, can…CautionCan dogs have coffee or caffeine?
Do not give coffee, tea, energy drinks, or caffeine pills to a dog. Dogs clear…CautionCan cats have coffee?
Coffee is listed among foods that are unsafe for cats. Do not offer coffee…ToxicCan dogs eat nutmeg?
Do not feed nutmeg to dogs. It can affect the nervous system, including…ToxicAre hops dangerous for dogs?
Keep hops away from dogs, including used brewing hops. Even a small amount can…ToxicCan dogs eat raw bread dough?
Do not let a dog eat raw yeast dough. The dough can swell and block the gut…Usually OKCan dogs eat carob?
Carob is the stand-in used in chocolate-style dog treats, and it is described…CautionCan cats drink milk?
Milk is grouped with foods that are unsafe for cats. Do not use a saucer of…ToxicAre true lilies safe for cats?
True lilies (Lilium) and daylilies (Hemerocallis) can cause sudden kidney…CautionIs a peace lily the same risk to pets as a true lily?
A peace lily is not a true lily. It can irritate the mouth because of calcium…CautionCan cats eat tomato plants?
Tomato and tomato leaves are listed among things that are unsafe for cats. Do…What should a cat eat?
Feed a food made for cats. Cats are obligate carnivores and need taurine from…Plant problems
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Pet safety of plants from the ASPCA Animal Poison Control lists. Backgrounds from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0); photos from Wikimedia Commons, credited on each page. Care notes written by Sureno.
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