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No, prayer plants are not toxic to dogs. Prayer plants belong to the family Marantaceae or arrowroot—a popular starch. Found in tropical forests across America, Asia, and Africa, there are over 530 species of these flowering plants. This popular houseplant goes by many names such as maranta, rattlesnake plant, red veined prayer, peacock plant, and… Continue reading Are Prayer Plants Toxic to Dogs?

Yes, corn plants are toxic to dogs.  Different from edible corn, corn plants are ornamental plants that can be grown indoors. Because of its scientific name Dracaena fragrans, it is called compact dracaena, striped dracaena, and cornstalk dracaena. It also goes by the name ribbon plant, but is different from bamboo plants or spider plants. … Continue reading Are Corn Plants Toxic to Dogs?

Yes, pothos plants are toxic to dogs.  Epipremnum aureum is a plant species that’s also known as pothos. No longer belonging to the genus Pothos, it is classified under the genus Epipremnum but still falls under the family Araceae. Its other common names include Ceylon creeper, golden pothos, hunter’s robe, house plant, ivy arum, marble… Continue reading Are Pothos Plants Toxic to Dogs?

Yes, monstera plants are toxic to dogs.  Belonging to the Araceae family, Monstera is a genus of 59 flowering plant species. Monstera means “monstrous” or “abnormal” in Latin, which is the perfect description for its giant leaves with holes in them. The most well-known species, Monstera deliciosa, goes by many names. This includes cutleaf philodendron,… Continue reading Are Monstera Plants Toxic to Dogs?

Yes, lavender plants are toxic to dogs.  Lavandula or lavender is a genus that belongs to the flowering family, Lamiaceae. It is a popular plant because of its beautiful blooms and sweet, delicate smell. It can be grown outdoors directly in the soil or indoors in potted containers. However, it needs to receive as much… Continue reading Are Lavender Plants Toxic to Dogs?

Yes, tomato plants are toxic to dogs.  Tomato plants are popular for their juicy fruits, which are packed with vitamins C and K, potassium, folate, and lycopene. They are typically grown outdoors, but need lots of sunlight daily to be able to thrive indoors.  The Solanum lycopersicum’s fruits are safe for humans to eat, but… Continue reading Are Tomato Plants Toxic to Dogs?

Yes, rubber plants are toxic to dogs.  Ficus elastica, or rubber plants, are also known as rubber bush, rubber fig, weeping fig, rubber tree, and Indian rubber bush/tree. This species of flowering plants comes from the family Moraceae. Though it is not the easiest houseplant to grow, it is favoured by many for its lush,… Continue reading Are Rubber Plants Toxic to Dogs?

Yes, ZZ plants are mildly toxic to dogs.  The ZZ plant is widely popular for being a low maintenance indoor plant with glossy, upward-growing leaves that help purify the air. It is also called aroid palm, Zanzibar gem, emerald palm, eternity plant, and Zuzu plant. The plant’s scientific name is Zamioculcas zamiifolia, and it belongs… Continue reading Are ZZ Plants Toxic to Dogs?

Yes, aloe plants are toxic to dogs.  Belonging to the family Asphodelaceae, Aloe consists of approximately 650 species of flowering succulents. They are known for their tall, thick, fleshy, and engorged stems or leaves that have the ability to store water. These help the plant thrive in dry climates and soil conditions. Aloe vera, or… Continue reading Are Aloe Plants Toxic to Dogs?

Yes, jade plants are toxic to dogs.  A member of the family Crassulaceae, Crassula ovata is commonly known as the jade plant. It is a succulent plant that has thick, upward-growing leaves in a beautiful shade of green. It sometimes has tiny star-shaped blooms in white, orange, lilac, and pink, and can grow as tall… Continue reading Are Jade Plants Toxic to Dogs?

No, spider plants are non-toxic to dogs. Because of the way its long, slender leaves grow, Chlorophytum comosum became widely known as spider plant. Anthericum, common spider plant, ribbon plant, and spider ivy are other names associated with the popular plant. Belonging to the Asparagaceae family, this plant is said to effectively remove formaldehyde and… Continue reading Are Spider Plants Toxic to Dogs?

Yes, snake plants are toxic to dogs.  Commonly known as snake plant, Dracaena trifasciata is a flowering plant that belongs to the Asparagaceae family. It was previously called Sansevieria trifasciata until 2017. The plant has long, slender leaves in green and yellow that resemble the elongated reptile. Aside from snake plant, it goes by many… Continue reading Are Snake Plants Toxic to Dogs?