Pet Friendly Plants

Yes, shamrock plants are toxic to dogs.  Believed to bring good luck, shamrock plants grow in woodlands and shady spots in the Northern Hemisphere. They have trifoliate heart-shaped leaves, and can sometimes bear violet, white, or red-coloured blooms. Scientifically called Oxalis acetosella, the shamrock plant also goes by the names good luck plant, common wood… Continue reading Are Shamrock Plants Toxic to Dogs?

Yes, dieffenbachia plants are toxic to dogs.  Dieffenbachia is a genus of tropical flowering plants belonging to the Araceae family. It is known by many names: dumb cane, giant dumb cane, leopard lily, mother-in-law’s tongue, charming dieffenbachia, tropic snow, exotica, and spotted exotica perfection. Native to countries such as Mexico and Argentina, the ornamental plant… Continue reading Are Dieffenbachia Plants Toxic to Dogs?

Yes, avocado plants are mildly toxic to dogs.  Avocado plants are evergreen medium-sized trees. These trees bear delicious fruits of the same name. Aside from avocado, people call it alligator pear because of its rough skin and shape. The single-seeded fruit can have various forms (egg, pear, or sphere) and colours (green, purple, black, or… Continue reading Are Avocado Plants Toxic to Dogs?

Yes, potato plants are toxic to dogs.  Packed with starch, the potato plant is cultivated around the world because of tubers that are sold as edible crops. In fact, dogs and cats can occasionally eat the root vegetable with some caveats. These should be prepared without seasonings, fully cooked, and chopped into bite-sized pieces or… Continue reading Are Potato Plants Toxic to Dogs?

Yes, mass cane plants are toxic to dogs.  A cultivar of the corn plant, the mass cane plant is an air-purifying tropical plant with the scientific name Dracaena fragrans ‘Massangeana.’ Grown as a hedge or houseplant, it has distinct thick woody stems and bright yellow stripes that accentuate its glossy, drooping green leaves.  Similar to… Continue reading Are Mass Cane Plants Toxic to Dogs?

No, green bean plants are not toxic to cats. A popular legume, the Phaseolus vulgaris or common bean is an annual plant grown worldwide. Some of its cultivars produce edible green beans, which consist of young, unripe seeds found inside long pods. Aside from green beans, the plant is also called French beans, snap beans,… Continue reading Are Green Bean Plants Toxic to Cats?

Yes, birkin plants are toxic to cats.  The birkin plant, or Philodendron birkin, is a cultivar of the Philodendron erubescens species. Native to Colombia, the flowering plant belongs to the Araceae family. Other Araceae plants include Chinese evergreen, peace lily, and swiss cheese plants. A gorgeous houseplant, the birkin plant has large deep green leaves… Continue reading Are Birkin Plants Toxic to Cats?

No, rattlesnake plants are not toxic to cats. An evergreen perennial plant native to Rio de Janeiro, the rattlesnake plant has two scientific names: Calathea lancifolia and Goeppertia insignis. It used to belong to the Calathea genus, but now falls under Goeppertia. Its unique foliage consists of long, wavy green leaves with dark green markings… Continue reading Are Rattlesnake Plants Toxic to Cats?

Yes, shamrock plants are toxic to cats.  A symbol of good luck, shamrock plants have three-lobed, heart-shaped compound leaves. The plant goes by many names: wood sorrel, good luck plant, or common wood sorrel. However, its scientific name is Oxalis acetosella. Growing predominantly in woodlands and shady spots in the Northern Hemisphere, the shamrock plant… Continue reading Are Shamrock Plants Toxic to Cats?

No, cucumber plants are not toxic to cats. Cucumber, or cucumis sativus, is a widely grown creeping vine plant from the family Cucurbitaceae. It originated from South Asia, but is now cultivated in most continents. The annual plant grows large leaves and cylindrical fruits, which are sold and eaten as vegetables.  Just like dog parents,… Continue reading Are Cucumber Plants Toxic to Cats?

No, pumpkin plants are non-toxic to dogs. Used interchangeably with squash and gourd, the term pumpkin refers to mature fruits from cultivars of the Cucurbita plant. Pumpkin plants are native to North America, and are grown not just for their culinary purposes. Its orange-coloured variants have become closely associated with Halloween. However, its slightly ribbed… Continue reading Are Pumpkin Plants Toxic to Dogs?

No, pineapple plants are non-toxic to dogs. Pineapple plants are classified under the Bromeliaceae family and Ananas genus. This plant is native to South America, but has been commercially grown in many tropical environments. Scientifically called Ananas comosus, the shrub bears edible fruits of the same name. Wikipedia states that A. comosus ‘Variegatus’ is typically… Continue reading Are Pineapple Plants Toxic to Dogs?