Top 5 Plants Safe for Cats (And 5 To Avoid!)

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  • @gracelandone
    @gracelandone 3 роки тому +16

    My boy that I had for 16 years was a fiend for roses. He treated them like salad and destroyed/knocked over any arrangement. If there were a dozen he would sample at least a bite of all 12. Never seemed to harm him. I miss Cash.

  • @kevindahlstedt5799
    @kevindahlstedt5799 3 роки тому +18

    Mother in law plants are toxic to cats, and my mother in law is toxic to me, 😂 . How fitting! Thanks for the video! Before I got my kittens I loved my house plants, now I want to make sure they both can live in harmony. 😀

  • @eileencrusta2448
    @eileencrusta2448 3 роки тому +20

    I love Wessie's tail peeking out above the table!! 😊 Great information on which plants are safe to keep around.

    • @AllAboutCatsYT
      @AllAboutCatsYT  3 роки тому +3

      Thank you! So glad you appreciated it. :-)

  • @JohnAdams-we9gs
    @JohnAdams-we9gs 3 роки тому +6

    Oh my gosh I love the thumbnail for this video! Adorable!

  • @Ryan_777
    @Ryan_777 3 роки тому +3

    white phalaenopsis orchids - safe for cats and very beautiful. Get the large tall ones sold with two stems... makes a nice statement piece in the center of your dining table

  • @CharlieSwans
    @CharlieSwans 3 роки тому +39

    As someone who sells and has over 200 houseplants with two cats, here’s what I learned 😂: It’s safe to assume all plants are toxic to pets. Most of the time it depends on what kind and how much of the sap/juice ingest. For instance, in a tropical plant, like a pothos, the leaves are very thin and don’t contain a lot of juice. Most of the juice is in the stems, but cats typically go to the leaves. Plants like a succulent, which have more plump leaves, contain more juice. Most of the time they only ingest enough to throw it up later with no serious problems. Then there are some cactus that produce a milky sap that are extremely poisonous to pets. Other plants I’ve learned from other plant and pet owners are lillies, peace lillies, and sago palms.

  • @lisad1152
    @lisad1152 3 роки тому +2

    I'm glad to see this posted. Btw, my cat loves to eat roses in my bouquets. I did look that up for safety the first time it happened. I hope to grow some indoor plants for my cats soon, just haven't done so yet. They can't go out for fresh grass.

  • @Mel-gz3nb
    @Mel-gz3nb 9 місяців тому +1

    NO LILLIES!! We have owned many cats for more than 30 years and somehow never knew about lillies. One day our 20 year old male cat nibbled on a piece of a leaf that had fallen from the plant and got very sick for several days in the Emergency clinic. We got lucky that he survived, but we learned our lesson. NO LILLIES!!

  • @Urbrainongaming
    @Urbrainongaming 3 роки тому +4

    My kitties love your channel and appreciate your effect on their life.

    • @AllAboutCatsYT
      @AllAboutCatsYT  3 роки тому +1

      Awww, that's wonderful to hear. All the best to you and your kitties.

    • @Urbrainongaming
      @Urbrainongaming 3 роки тому

      @@AllAboutCatsYT they say pure 😺 And I appreciate your effect on my wallet :)

    • @Urbrainongaming
      @Urbrainongaming 3 роки тому

      @Mike Sullivan Is that because your mother never held you?

  • @edaozturk8542
    @edaozturk8542 3 роки тому +2

    Hi Mallory, another great video coming from you! Thanks a lot.

  • @Pythonaria
    @Pythonaria 3 роки тому +3

    No plant or flower is safe from one of my cats - even artificial silk or plastic plants. If it's green, he'll chew it. The plants I have are a couple of Basil plants, an Aloe Vera, a mini Orchid and a Mother-in-Law's Tongue (succulent with very long leaves that are nearly 2ft high). These are kept in my kitchen and bathroom - two areas the cats are banned from. Might seem odd that the cats are banned from the kitchen but the same one who chews anything green, twice nearly blew us up by jumping on the stove and turning on the gas taps. Luckily, we're in the UK where we use natural gas which can't gas you.

  • @angiek6
    @angiek6 3 роки тому +8

    I always ask at the nursery if a plant is toxic for cats before I purchase. A good nursery will be able to advise you.

    • @AllAboutCatsYT
      @AllAboutCatsYT  3 роки тому +1

      Good tip!

    • @angiek6
      @angiek6 3 роки тому

      Thank you!

    • @lyndasmetana6662
      @lyndasmetana6662 4 місяці тому

      I've never had one be able to tell me so I have to look everything up while there. Sometimes it's easier to take note of the smaller list of what's safe and stick with that. Vet bills are way too high and it can kill them! Let's all start asking them to ask their supplier to label their plants if their safe or toxic to cats and dogs!

  • @markkimmerling4251
    @markkimmerling4251 3 роки тому +3

    Cool video. Great filming on close ups and passing from side to side.

    • @AllAboutCatsYT
      @AllAboutCatsYT  3 роки тому

      Thank you! I'm glad you appreciate the videography as well. :)

  • @welcometotheteam9405
    @welcometotheteam9405 3 роки тому +2

    Love this content! Thank you!!!

  • @magnusschveing2409
    @magnusschveing2409 3 роки тому +10

    There's a couple apps out there to let you know about what plants are toxic to your pets. Excellent vid, always great info.👍👍👍

  • @sherfinley8855
    @sherfinley8855 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks for the great information about safe & unsafe plants for cats.

  • @TimeLapseRich
    @TimeLapseRich 3 роки тому +15

    My cat Colby explores the world of plants with his teeth.

  • @dianeg667
    @dianeg667 3 роки тому +2

    When you were speaking about chrysanthemums, the flowers you showed are what I would call daisies. The chrysanthemum that I’m familiar with looks very different and, as it is inexpensive, is often found in pre-made store bouquets. . (Years ago they were THE flower for buttoniers)
    Please clarify so I’ll know which to avoid. Thanks!

    • @AllAboutCatsYT
      @AllAboutCatsYT  3 роки тому

      Hi there! Good observation. To my understanding, daisies are a form of chrysanthemum, and therefore the same safety issues apply to them. www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/chrysanthemum

  • @jennaadrian2463
    @jennaadrian2463 3 роки тому +3

    thank you for the video, it's helpful as always!
    oh, and one thing. this might be not related with plant-things in the video but can you please do a review of purina pro plan? i live where almost all brands of cat food in the market are contains with corn, wheat, rice, or basically carbs instead of meat, fish, chicken, or any products that should be in the top 5 for cat food. my cats' vet said that it's good so i fed them to my cats and they like it but after some research i kinda started to think it's not... that good😔
    so please, if you have time for reviewing purina pro plan i would be so happy. thank you!😊

    • @AllAboutCatsYT
      @AllAboutCatsYT  3 роки тому +1

      Hi Jenna, yes! We plan to review Purina Pro Plan. Thanks!

  • @anastasiabeaverhausen2660
    @anastasiabeaverhausen2660 3 роки тому +7

    I had a 6 month old kitten get into stargazers lilies my husband bought me before Christmas. I had no clue about the danger of lilies and have had cats my entire life. Within 24 hours of contact and after the vet tried everything they could to save her, we had to let her go on Christmas Eve. I was devastated. I hope no one ever has to go through that. 8 years later I have two kittens and every plant in my house is safe for cats. My husband has never and will never buy me flowers ever again. He was traumatized as well. Sophie died of kidney failure within 24 hours of contact. 💔

    • @Pythonaria
      @Pythonaria 3 роки тому +4

      What an awful thing to experience. I won't even have any kind of lily in my garden either. My cats are all indoor cats but there are many cats in our neighbourhood and I would hate to think any of them would get poisoned by something I have in my garden. I try and plant cat friendly and bee friendly plants.

    • @AllAboutCatsYT
      @AllAboutCatsYT  3 роки тому +1

      I'm sorry to hear that this happened to you and your Sophie. Thanks for sharing your experience-a good lesson for others to learn from.

    • @anastasiabeaverhausen2660
      @anastasiabeaverhausen2660 3 роки тому +1

      @@AllAboutCatsYT that is my hope. 🌸🙏🏻

    • @lyndasmetana6662
      @lyndasmetana6662 4 місяці тому

      I'm extremely sorry that happened. Y'all didn't know. Good for you to raise awareness. I think we should push for florists to ask if people need cat and/or dog friendly bouquets. I also wish it was a requirement that anyone selling a flower or plant needs to label whether it's safe for them or not. It could certainly save a lot of lives and a lot of heartache!!

    • @anastasiabeaverhausen2660
      @anastasiabeaverhausen2660 4 місяці тому

      @@lyndasmetana6662 I agree. Thank you.

  • @almostgreen7622
    @almostgreen7622 3 роки тому +2

    Great Video, thank you

  • @fluffypudds
    @fluffypudds 3 роки тому +7

    Do you have any insights to cat-proofing apartment houses, especially with balconies?

    • @AllAboutCatsYT
      @AllAboutCatsYT  3 роки тому

      Hi Zarianna, that's a great question! We'll consider this for a future video. In the meantime, you can get some insights here:
      How to Cat-Proof Your Balcony: www.surepetcare.com/en-us/advice-news/cat-care/general-cat-care/how-to-cat-proof-your-balcony
      How to Cat-Proof Your Home: cattime.com/lifestyle/9757-cat-proof-your-home#:~:text=Here%20Are%207%20Ways%20To%20Cat%20Proof%20Your,toys%20for%20Captain%20Whiskers%20to%20play%20with%21%20

  • @Dogsnark
    @Dogsnark 9 місяців тому

    My strategy for having plants in the house is to assume they are all potentially harmful to my cat, and I always keep them away from him. Sometimes, the it’s cat that is harmful to the plant! And I want to avoid that, too.

  • @didoryan3537
    @didoryan3537 11 місяців тому +1

    Hi I am watching your video because 3 months ago my cat died from a decease and age,
    I need to know what kind of flowers are safe for cats, as my first cat who I love from 2005-2023,
    he loved Daisies and Forget-me knot flowers,
    as he was a grey cat cat and her loved the smell,
    but he never tried to eat them justice to look at them.
    I really thought to look what other kinds of flowers as I’m going to a gardening shop tomorrow,
    and I need to check as I’m going to put my cat’s ashes in a pot then flowers all over as he always loves flowers,
    so please help me out and other people who may ask you the same in the future,
    I also got a new cat as well.

    • @lyndasmetana6662
      @lyndasmetana6662 4 місяці тому

      I know I'm way late, but anytime you want to know just do a search asking if daisies or whatever are toxic to cats. Lots of articles will pop up. You could also do a search for flowers that are safe for cats.

  • @_papad8434
    @_papad8434 9 місяців тому

    I have lived in a house with front and back yard azaleas for almost 30 years now, and none of the outside cats that I have fed over the years have ever taken any interest in them or been affected by them.

  • @cathybeebe4764
    @cathybeebe4764 3 роки тому +1

    I've always grown cat grass or let my kitty out for a bit to chew on grass ( not treated with chemicals).. Also he will chew on my spider plant occasionally. Never attempts to go after the aloe or pothos. It's Insane what pet stores want for cat grass. I go to the health food store and get wheat grass for half the price.

  • @bluewave7120
    @bluewave7120 3 роки тому +2

    I like the catgrass..it keeps my cats urge for greens in check

  • @trace9657
    @trace9657 3 роки тому +5

    Roses might be safe, but Wessie was not a fan.

  • @glorijavogrin2857
    @glorijavogrin2857 3 роки тому +3

    Im planting cat nip and cat Grass today and a is next week any litter reviuw beacuse im mising that a lot and im sorry I wont be Abel be on live since it wil be midnigt ♥️♥️and so cute murch 💓💓😻😻😻😻😻😻😻🐾🐾I love it😻🐾🐾

    • @AllAboutCatsYT
      @AllAboutCatsYT  3 роки тому

      Glorija, no litter review next week, but we do plan to do a big cat litter review the week after. It's a pleasure to have you here, whether you're tuning in live or not. Thank you!

  • @antivaxxnugs7859
    @antivaxxnugs7859 2 роки тому +1

    My cat likes to sit on a bed side cabinet which has a monstera deliciosa, and peace lilly on it, with a marble queen going down next to it, he only sniffs them and isn't interested in them. Is it safe to say I can get another toxic ish plant and place it there?

  • @t.k3025
    @t.k3025 Рік тому +1

    Interesting. I have 3 cats indoor/outdoor, and my yard is full of Lillie’s. Cats sleep and hide in them. Never an issue.

    • @lyndasmetana6662
      @lyndasmetana6662 4 місяці тому

      You've been extremely lucky they haven't chewed on any part of them. The flower, stem, and leaves of every type of lily are toxic!

  • @elizabethspam699
    @elizabethspam699 Рік тому +1

    My cat loves roses so I don’t think the statement is true. I have also heard babies breath is toxic so I’m conflicted with this information.

  • @Megforest1
    @Megforest1 3 роки тому +4

    My cats eat my roses constantly

  • @chook3307
    @chook3307 3 роки тому +1

    Yeeeessassa Thankyou do much

  • @roxannesmaldone3465
    @roxannesmaldone3465 Рік тому +1

    I ONLY BUY CAT GRASS FOR MY PEANUT. I DO HAVE A SUCCULENT PLANT. CAN YOU TELL ME WHICH PLANT IS SAFE FOR CATS.

  • @alexanderpasnl
    @alexanderpasnl 3 роки тому +1

    I hate it, but all typical Christmas plants are really bad for cats. Starting with the sharp needles of the Christmas tree. Those can do harm when swallowed. I have a fake tree, but my stupid cats try to nibble on the fake needles that fell of the tree. Plastic can't be good either, so I make sure to vacuum a lot around the tree. Lucky for me they are not really interested in the tree (or even the ornaments) itself. But then... Poinsettia / Christmas Stars, Mistletoe, Holly, Christmas roses / hellebore & Amaryllis are all poisonous for cats. :-( Too bad I love all of these. I do have some in December, but I'm making it 200% sure my cats can't ever reach them. It's easy to remember though. Which Christmas plants are not good for cats? All of them.

  • @JunkyVirus
    @JunkyVirus 3 роки тому +1

    So Catnip is toxic to cats according to that website, is that just if they eat a lot of it?

    • @AllAboutCatsYT
      @AllAboutCatsYT  3 роки тому

      Yes, I noticed that as well. Consuming large amounts of catnip can cause digestive upset.

  • @dianneallen583
    @dianneallen583 9 місяців тому

    How about silver vine? Looked for seeds but not able to find.

  • @didoryan3537
    @didoryan3537 11 місяців тому +2

    OMG I DID NOW KNOW, !!!
    we have had and all these plants that’s how my cat died with old age WOW!!!……………………………….
    😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮

    • @lyndasmetana6662
      @lyndasmetana6662 4 місяці тому

      Don't blame yourself. I believe they should come with a warning!

  • @synchrodeath
    @synchrodeath Рік тому +1

    I just want my house to smell nice. And I don’t want to use those air wicks anymore. Does anyone know what fragrant flowers/plants are safe for cats?

    • @AllAboutCatsYT
      @AllAboutCatsYT  Рік тому +1

      Hmmm, interesting question! There are some nice aromatic herbs that are safe for cats, including rosemary, parsley, thyme, and mint. The Pilea Plant or "friendship plant" is good for helping to purify air and is also safe for cats. Alternatively, most non-paraffin scented candles are safe for cats.

    • @synchrodeath
      @synchrodeath Рік тому

      @@AllAboutCatsYT I read somewhere mint was not good for cats to smell either. Which it’s a shame because i like the smell of mint.

    • @lyndasmetana6662
      @lyndasmetana6662 4 місяці тому

      Yes, my best friend got me into melting lemon wax squares in a pot. It's a popular name brand I can't think of at the moment, but it's not overpowering just smells nice!

  • @Gregory......
    @Gregory...... 3 роки тому +2

    Is the Fern plant safe for cat's ?

    • @AllAboutCatsYT
      @AllAboutCatsYT  3 роки тому

      Yes, true ferns are generally considered safe for cats. Make sure to look up your specific variety to be sure.

    • @Gregory......
      @Gregory...... 3 роки тому

      @@AllAboutCatsYT Thanks

  • @stoplisteningtothestatic7078
    @stoplisteningtothestatic7078 3 роки тому

    Which one is the link for the non toxic succulents?

    • @AllAboutCatsYT
      @AllAboutCatsYT  3 роки тому

      I am so sorry; I forgot to add it. Here you go: www.thegirlwithashovel.com/succulents-that-are-safe-for-cats/

  • @kokngonose
    @kokngonose 3 роки тому +2

    hello sorry can you add subtitle to this video maybe useful for disabled people who can't hear also for non english speaking country because this is a really useful info

    • @AllAboutCatsYT
      @AllAboutCatsYT  3 роки тому

      Hi there. We're working to add captions to all of our videos. Sorry about that! For now, the UA-cam auto-generated captions may help.

  • @pamgonzales9030
    @pamgonzales9030 3 роки тому +1

    Are Yukka plants poisonous to cats?

  • @bayborn510
    @bayborn510 3 роки тому +1

    I love lilies 😫😫😫😫

  • @rangerlovee3324
    @rangerlovee3324 3 роки тому +2

    my cat loves to eat grass and then throw it up -__-

  • @selenav1986
    @selenav1986 3 роки тому +1

    my cat likes to play with the petals and dig at the dirt 😐

  • @dannyrod1980
    @dannyrod1980 3 роки тому

    She's pretty

  • @jessicamahler2098
    @jessicamahler2098 2 роки тому

    We might get a cat one day

  • @allieg.1656
    @allieg.1656 3 роки тому +1

    I don‘t have a single plant at my apartment because my cats would destroy them

  • @scotthruska4906
    @scotthruska4906 8 місяців тому

    Will a cat know by taste of the bad ones?

  • @scotthruska4906
    @scotthruska4906 8 місяців тому

    They LOVE MARIJUANA LOL 😆 SO WATCH OUT LOL 😼😸😽

  • @roxannesmaldone3465
    @roxannesmaldone3465 Рік тому

    I ONLY GIVE MY CAT , CAT GRASS.

  • @Casmige
    @Casmige 3 роки тому +1

    Looking healthy but I noticed that you’re a lot on this video......
    Might need to step up your B vitamines & magnesium.

  • @dandefish
    @dandefish Рік тому

    *invests in catgrass*

  • @nhanmanh5156
    @nhanmanh5156 2 роки тому

    Og gæti grænn líka veitt sömu hlutlausu kosti og grár

  • @allon33
    @allon33 2 роки тому

    Your hair looks like something 'the cat dragged in' ☺☺☺

  • @whoopdeedoo876
    @whoopdeedoo876 3 роки тому +1

    I wish I could give cat grass to my cat, but he will just throw it up :(