Pet Friendly Plants
Today, houseplants have become commonplace in most European countries and the Americas. Depending on the climatic conditions of the area in which they live, people have the opportunity to maintain different species and contribute to the beauty of their living environment. To choosing a houseplant, please pay attention to our plants’ compatibility with pets. Dogs and cats sometimes eat these plants, which can be a problem for their health! Therefore, we must be careful that the plant we want in the apartment does not have toxic properties and keep it out of reach of animals. These plants are called Pet Friendly Plants, which we will refer to as the conditions of keeping them at home.
Why do pets eat houseplants?
Before we look at pets, why do cats and dogs eat houseplants? As many cat owners know, our cat friends often love to eat grass and many houseplants. While no one knows for sure why cats exhibit this behavior, there are many hypotheses about why this behavior occurs.
For example, one of the reasons is related to the digestive diseases of pets and indicates that when dogs or cats are struggling with inflammatory bowel disease or food allergies, eating grass may help them feel better. Have better digestion of their food. As we all know, gastrointestinal diseases can cause disorders such as pain in the stomach or intestines and are difficult to tolerate. But another theory is that eating grass may provide some of the nutrients your pet needs, or it may be an essential factor in helping with gastrointestinal health. The grass is a natural fiber that may help move the digestive tract.
Non toxic indoor plants
Getting to know pets that are safe for pets is almost a simple task. You should know that these plants are found in all families, categories, and species of plants and can not be described as specific conditions for their growth. For this purpose, information about plants that are not harmful to pets is always included on the packaging of seeds and plants, and this way, you can ensure that they are suitable for home care.
In this group, perhaps the most notable plant species incompatible with animals such as dogs and cats are cacti! Because most species of this plant have relatively thick stems and tissues that, if used by dogs and cats, thorns or their chemical compounds may be life threatening. To get acquainted with the whole category of plants safe for pets, you can refer to the menu of Alo Plant and view information about them.
Poisonous plants
As we have mentioned, some houseplants contain toxins that are harmful to the digestive system of living organisms, and if a small part of the leaves or stems of these plants is eaten by mistake, it can cause swelling of the throat and shortness of breath and even death. Of course, you should know that poisonous houseplants can cause poisoning in different ways. Skin contact with poisonous plant sap, swallowing fruit, flowers, or roots, and eating potting soil or potted water is dangerous for children and pets. The purchase and maintenance of any poisonous houseplant may have irreparable consequences; As a result, it is better to know about dangerous and toxic houseplants and keep them out of the reach of our pets and children at home.
How to contact toxic indoor plants?
• Eat flowers, roots, or stems
• Eat or touch the leaves
• Skin contact with plant sap
• Eat plant soil
