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All About Pet Safe House Plants Pet friendly houseplants are a great solution to change the aesthetic in your home without endangering your four-legged friends. Mixing houseplants and pets can be tricky business. Some pets seem to have a talent for getting into mischief. Your cat may have ignored all the other plants in your house but decides to continue nibbling your new fern. Your old canine friend might not show much interest, but your new rescue dog digs up and eats any plants she can reach. Keeping a pet-safe home is part of being a responsible pet parent. Why do Pets Eat Plants? Your dog is not a cow, and your cat is not a sheep, so why are they trying to eat your plants? Pets may bother plants for a variety of reasons. Some veterinarians suggest your pet might eat a plant out of boredom, playfulness, from a missing dietary need, or simply because your dog really likes the taste of grass. Others suggest plant eating might be due to an upset stomach, and eating a plant rapidly may be an attempt to cause vomiting that will clear the issue. One study indicated that almost 80% of pet owners say their pet has eaten a plant. If your animal friend doesn’t leave plants your houseplants be, you are not alone. Are Snake Plants Pet Friendly? While snake plants are extremely unique and low maintenance, unfortunately, they are also toxic to dogs. If your dog gets a hold of your snake plant and tries to eat it, the houseplant can cause your dog to produce vomit and diarrhea. We recommend only getting a snake plant if you can put it out of reach of your pets. Which Plants are the Most Dangerous to Pets? According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals® (ASPCA®), there are dozens of common house plants that can be dangerous to pets. Some of the most common plants that are not safe for pets are lilies, mistletoes, and daffodils. Make sure to check if a plant is toxic to your pet before buying. Instead, shop for one of our pet friendly plants, like min