Considering nearly 70 percent of American households have a pet, it’s fair to assume many homeowners are also pet owners. This means when it comes to putting the finishing touches on our homes we have to keep our pups, cats, and other pets top of mind. This can include everything from flooring that can withstand scratching, cabinet hardware that can take the gnawing, and even the indoor plants we keep — after all, we’ve long turned to greenery to spruce up our space, but how often are we really considering whether it’s pet-safe?
With March marking Pet Poison Prevention Month — and with plants among the top 10 most reported pet toxins, according to the ASPCA — the time is now to reconsider how to help our plants and pets live in harmony. Consider this your gut check that, as homeowners, we needn’t subject our pets to toxins to create a feel-good oasis. We just need to opt for pet-safe plant alternatives.
To help, Honest Paws curated an ultimate guide to pet-friendly plants and compiled some of them into the infographic here. Scroll through the pet-friendly finishing touches, as well as the health benefits of incorporating both pets and plants into your abode.
