While a lot of people probably think of houseplants as nothing more than decorations—pets can mistake them as food or toys. Seeing how they like to explore things with their mouths, certain plants can ...

Both cats and dogs may chew on houseplants, so you want to ensure that they are non-toxic before bringing them into your home. Both cats and dogs may chew on houseplants, so you want to ensure that ...

Many common garden plants can be toxic to pets, including aloe vera, azaleas, and tulips. Safe plants for both cats and dogs include asters, celosia, orchids, roses, sunflowers, and zinnias. The ASPCA ...

Your home. Your sanctuary. Your green oasis. For you it’s a haven of beauty and calm. But for your curious cat that very same space can hold silent often deadly threats. It’s a sobering truth many ...

Common houseplants, such as philodendron and aloe vera, can be toxic to cats and dogs. Pets may experience irritation, swelling, vomiting, or diarrhea after ingesting these plants. Pet owners should ...

Lavender is a popular perennial plant that can add fragrance and beauty to your yard or container gardens. However, before you add this herb to your yard or keep a potted lavender in your home, it’s ...

After the harsh winter, I’m sure many folks have gardens just like mine that are in desperate need of some TLC. With the official start of spring upon us, it’s time to get to work on those yards. For ...

Cats like houseplants, but houseplants don't like cats. Or, at least, cats don't do houseplants any good. Take my ponytail palm, for example. My cat is an outdoor cat, but I know that if she came ...

You would think veterinarians would have no trouble treating their own pets, but when a potentially toxic exposure threatens their furry family members, sometimes even the professionals call the ...