"Last week, I watched my neighbor rush her cat to the emergency vet after it nibbled on what seemed like a harmless houseplant. The culprit? A peace lily sitting innocently on her coffee table. It got me thinking about how many of us share our homes with plants that could seriously harm our furry friends without even knowing it. The truth is, some of our most beloved houseplants are basically poison in disguise for pets."
"Working from my apartment corner office, I've accumulated quite the collection of greenery over the years. But after diving deep into this topic (yes, my friends in "The Debrief" group chat would say I went down another research rabbit hole), I discovered that half of my plant babies were potentially dangerous for pet visitors. Let's walk through eight common houseplants that most of us have without realizing they're toxic to our four-legged companions."
An incident of a cat rushed to an emergency vet after nibbling a peace lily illustrates that many household plants can seriously harm pets. Peace lilies contain calcium oxalate crystals that can cause drooling, vomiting, and swelling of the lips, tongue, and upper airway, which can make breathing difficult. Peace lilies are common because they tolerate low light and appear in offices and as gifts. Many pet owners may unknowingly keep dangerous plants; half of a personal indoor plant collection was potentially hazardous to visiting pets. Eight common houseplants that are toxic to dogs and cats are identified.
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