Pet Friendly Plants

No, banana plants are non-toxic to dogs. A part of the family Musaceae, banana plants are cultivated worldwide for their edible bananas and plantains. There are about 70 known flowering plant species under the Musa genus. They can grow as tall as trees with the help of giant leaf stalks, which act as their stems.… Continue reading Are Banana Plants Toxic to Dogs?

Yes, ficus plants are mildly toxic to dogs.  Ficus is a genus that falls under the Moraceae family. The plant’s common names include figs or fig tree. Popular ficus plants grown as houseplants include fiddle leaf fig (F. lyrata), rubber plant (F. elastica), creeping fig (F. pumila), and African fig (F. cyathistipula). Due to the… Continue reading Are Ficus Plants Toxic to Dogs?

Yes, hosta plants are toxic to dogs.  Hosta is a genus of herbaceous perennial plants under the Asparagaceae family. They are ornamental plants native to northeast Asia that were once classified under the Liliaceae family. Most of its species have wide, heart-shaped green leaves. However, some have unique coating colourings or variegations. There are about… Continue reading Are Hosta Plants Toxic to Dogs?

Yes, agave plants are mildly toxic to dogs.  Native to hot and dry areas, Agave is a genus of monocot plants belonging to the Asparagaceae family. They are succulent species that can thrive with little water, and produce beautiful rosette leaf formations. The agave plant’s leaves are sharp, fleshy, and fibrous, typically with short and… Continue reading Are Agave Plants Toxic to Dogs?

True fern plants are non-toxic to cats.  Belonging to the class Polypodiopsida, ferns are plants that reproduce via spores. They are unique as they do not have seeds and flowers. Moreover, ferns go beyond just being ornamental houseplants with beautiful fronds. Some are used for medicine, food, or even biofertilizer.  The American Society for the… Continue reading Are Fern Plants Toxic to Cats?

No, cast iron plants are not toxic to cats. Cast iron plant, or Aspidistra elatior, is a flowering plant from the Asparagaceae family. It is also called bar room plant, as well as haram or baran in Japanese. Cultivated as an ornamental houseplant, it thrives in indirect sunlight and low water conditions. Its lush green… Continue reading Are Cast Iron Plants Toxic to Cats?

Some ivy plants are poisonous to cats.  In Wikipedia, there are about 20 plants with the name ivy. Some of these species are toxic to cats.  Hedera, a genus of climbing or ground-creeping plants, is an example of a toxic ivy plant. Its berries and foliage contain triterpenoid saponins and falcarinol. Both of these can… Continue reading Are Ivy Plants Toxic to Cats?

Yes, jalapeño plants are toxic to cats.  Jalapeño is an edible chili pepper that belongs to the Capsicum annuum species. The plant bears long green fruits, which turn to orange, yellow, or red as they ripen. In some parts of the world, these fruits are called huachinango, chile gordo, and cuaresmeño. Depending on its cultivation… Continue reading Are Jalapeño Plants Toxic to Cats?

No, palm plants are not toxic to cats. Otherwise known as Arecaceae, palm plants are a family of perennial flowering plants. There are currently about 2,600 palm species that thrive in tropical and subtropical climates. They range from climbers to shrubs and trees to stemless plants—all with long, evergreen fronds. Most true palm plants belonging… Continue reading Are Palm Plants Toxic to Cats?

Yes, coleus plants are toxic to dogs.  Coleus is a genus of annual or perennial herbs, shrubs, and succulent plants. Just like mint and basil, it belongs to the Lamiaceae family. The coleus plant has many names. Bread and butter plant, country borage, East Indian thyme, Indian borage, Spanish thyme, and stinging thyme are some… Continue reading Are Coleus Plants Toxic to Dogs?

Some mint plants are toxic to dogs.  Also known as mentha, mint is a genus of plants belonging to the family Lamiaceae. Grown in all types of environments, there are about 13 to 24 species that currently exist worldwide. Mint plants are known for their aromatic leaves, which are commonly used as culinary herbs in… Continue reading Are Mint Plants Toxic to Dogs?

No, raspberry plants are not poisonous to dogs. The raspberry is a perennial plant belonging to the genus Rubus. It bears edible aggregate fruits of the same name, which humans and dogs can both enjoy. Raspberries are oftentimes eaten fresh or turned into juice or purée. They can also be dried and used for desserts.  … Continue reading Are Raspberry Plants Toxic to Dogs?