Common Houseplants Toxic To Pets..

[Letha Robinson]

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We know to keep certain poisons—like antifreeze—away from our pets, but many people don’t know how toxic their houseplants are. When we avoid growing these 12 houseplants that are considered toxic, we can help to keep our pets safe.

Aloe vera
Boston ivy
Caladium
Dumbcane
English ivy
German ivy
India rubber plant
Mistletoe
Philodendron
Potted chrysanthemum
Weeping fig
Yew

Tags: animals, houseplants, toxic

[Tabitha]

Had always understood that poinsettia was another toxic plant but fortunately that appears to be a falsehood. Good thing too as one of our cats likes to feast upon the plants. She also likes to chew on pony tail palms.

[Aggie]

Elephant ear plants are also toxic.