Safety Check: Houseplants and Your Pets – Resources for You
Safety Check: Houseplants and Your Pets – Resources for You
In 2024, 66% of US households had at least one pet. We love our companions and many of us consider pets to be part of the family (Megna, 2026).
If you have pets and like to have houseplants in your home, you may want to be aware of some of the toxicity of some of these for our beloved friends.
Common plants including lilies, tulips, oleander, and sago palms can be poisonous to pets if eaten. Some lilies are especially dangerous to cats and can be fatal even in small amounts (San Filippo, 2025).
The Animal Humane Society has so many wonderful resources for us. One of these includes a list of toxic plants and their various toxicity levels to keep away from your pets. These include—but are not limited to:
Remember: ANY plant can be problematic for pets (ASPCA, 2026).
Here are a few resources for you:
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals https://www.aspca.org/
American Veterinary Medical Association https://www.avma.org/
Animal Humane Society https://www.animalhumanesociety.org/
Let’s keep our pets safe and healthy. If you have any questions about your pet’s health or if you have an emergency, please reach out to your veterinarian, or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (1-888-426-4435) or Pet Poison Helpline (1-855-764-7661).
