Cats like to nibble on plantsin our homes. Unfortunately, some of them can be poisonous to cats. Fortunately, there is also a longlist of potted plants that are absolutely safe for catsFor all those who want the he alth of their pets, here is a list35 of potted plants that are safe for catsAfter eating them, your pet will be fine, and the proximity of some plants from this list can have a beneficial effect on your cat!
What plants are safe for the cat?!
As owners of domestic cats, we make sure that they are he althy and safe.Sometimes, however, the danger can come from the most unexpected places.Popular houseplants, such as dracaena, pterygiums or aloe, can harm cats when eatenSymptoms of poisoning can range from vomiting to convulsions or cardiac arrhythmias. In severe cases, consumption of toxic plants can even lead to the death of the animal!
Fortunately, we have a choice of manyspecies of houseplants that do not cause food poisoning in cats , and at the same time are easily available in garden centers and flower shops. Among them we can findbeautifully flowering plants , such as: phalaenopsis, african violet, passion flower, bromeliads, stephanotis or schumbergera. We can also choose potted plants that perfectly clean the air in the apartment. Thanks to thisin addition to the greenery that is safe for the cat, we will provide all household members with clean and he althy airSuch plants are nephrolepis, herbaceous plant, asparagus, areka palm and chamedora.
Some cats like to lie in the greeneryand hide among the leaves. You can provide them with a fantastic attraction by growing tall and densely leafed plants at home, such as araucaria, nolina, ktenante, fatsia or dizygotek. By rubbing against them,the cat will not be exposed to skin irritations and will not get poisoned with their juice if you eat their leavesIn small apartments on window sills you can safely grow phytonia, threefold, royal begonia, potted begonia bamboo, peperomia and pilea.
Plants that are safe for cats are also those that do not have thorns or thornsthat could injure the mouth or get stuck in the animal's esophagus. Therefore, if we love cacti, especially those with long spines, let's try to grow them in hard-to-reach places.Succulents that are safe for cats are : grouse, eonium and other species belonging to the Crassulaceae family.
Good to knowYucca is a plant that is worth introducing to your home with your cat.It has a cleansing effect on the cat's urinary tract and liver. Thanks to it, the smell of cat droppings will become less intense. It also has an analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic effect. Interestingly, yucca extracts are added to some dry cat food.
Remember, however, thateven non-toxic plants can cause stomach upsets and induce vomiting if a cat eats too much of themEach cat can also be allergic to a plant. Also, the medications your cat is taking can affect how their body responds to the various plants they eat.If you notice that your cat is behaving abnormally after eating the leaves of a plant , contact your vet immediately. However, slight vomiting is not a cause for concern, as the cat simply cleans the stomach in this way.
Note!
In order for the plants grown at home to not pose a threat to the cat, you should not spray them with polishing preparations and chemical pesticides, which may be on the leaves.If a cat eats a fragment of such a plant, it can have dire consequences for him. If possible, use natural, non-toxic preparations for spraying plants.
The completelist of potted plants species safe for catsis included in the table. Below the table you will find a link to the version that you can save on your computer or print: -)
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- List of plants safe for cats (PDF)
MSc Eng. Agnieszka Lach
