Sacha van Niekerk sacha.vanniekerk@inl.co.za IF YOU are a pet parent, beware of the poisonous plants that could harm your cats and dogs before you fill your home with fresh and lively greenery.
10 house plants that are poisonous to cats and dogs:
1. Lilies
Although lilies may be a beautiful way to add freshness and colour to your home, your pets may not think so. Both lily-of-the-valley and the gloriosa (or lame lily) are poisonous to cats and dogs. All parts of the plant – including the pollen and stamens, the flower petals, sepals, leaves, stems and bulbs – are dangerous to your pets. If ingested, they can cause gastrointestinal upset, depression, anorexia and tremors. The common household plant contains toxins that do not agree with cats and dogs, causing…
