Pet-Safe Plants

Is your houseplant safe for your pet?

Some of the most popular houseplants — monstera, pothos, peace lily, snake plant — are toxic to dogs and cats. Each guide below covers one plant for one animal: how dangerous it really is, which parts matter, the symptoms to watch for, and whether you can keep the plant in a pet household at all. Verdicts follow the ASPCA's toxic and non-toxic plants database.

Pet just chewed a plant you're unsure about? Contact a licensed vet, or call ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 — don't wait for symptoms.

TOXIC

Is Monstera Toxic to Dogs? A Complete Safety Guide

Yes, monstera is toxic to dogs — its insoluble calcium oxalate crystals irritate the mouth and digestive tract, causing drooling, pawing at…

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TOXIC

Is Snake Plant Toxic to Dogs? A Complete Safety Guide

Yes, snake plant is toxic to dogs — its leaves contain saponins that cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea if chewed or swallowed,…

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Is Aloe Vera Toxic to Dogs? A Complete Safety Guide

Yes, aloe vera is toxic to dogs — the sap and outer leaf contain saponins and anthraquinones that cause vomiting, diarrhea, and…

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COMING JUL 11

Is Fiddle Leaf Fig Toxic to Dogs? A Complete Safety Guide

COMING JUL 12

Is Lavender Toxic to Dogs? A Complete Safety Guide

COMING JUL 12

Is Pothos Toxic to Cats? A Complete Safety Guide

COMING JUL 13

Is Peace Lily Toxic to Cats? A Complete Safety Guide

COMING JUL 14

Is Spider Plant Toxic to Cats? A Complete Safety Guide

COMING JUL 15

Is ZZ Plant Toxic to Cats? A Complete Safety Guide

COMING JUL 16

Is Eucalyptus Toxic to Cats? A Complete Safety Guide

New plant guides are added regularly. This is general pet-owner information, not a substitute for veterinary advice — when in doubt, contact a licensed vet.