Reported non-toxic
Rose
Rosa species
Roses are commonly reported as non-toxic to cats, dogs, and horses, but thorns, pesticides, and fertilizers can still cause problems.
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Reported non-toxic
Orchid
Phalaenopsis species
Phalaenopsis orchids are commonly listed as non-toxic for cats and dogs. Use the scientific name when checking a specific orchid.
Reported non-toxic
Spider Plant
Chlorophytum comosum
Spider plant is commonly listed as non-toxic for cats and dogs. Cats may still chew it, so watch for stomach upset.
Reported non-toxic
Sunflower
Helianthus annuus
Sunflower is commonly listed as non-toxic for cats, dogs, and horses, making it a safer bouquet choice than lilies.
Reported non-toxic
Basil
Ocimum basilicum
Basil is commonly listed as non-toxic for cats and dogs. Keep seasonings, oils, and treated soil away from pets.
Use caution
Money Tree
Pachira aquatica
Money tree is often chosen as a pet-friendlier houseplant. Confirm the exact plant because common names can be reused.
Reported non-toxic
Christmas Cactus
Schlumbergera bridgesii
Christmas cactus is commonly listed as non-toxic for cats and dogs. Large amounts of any plant material can still upset the stomach.
Reported non-toxic
Bamboo Palm
Chamaedorea seifrizii
Bamboo palm is commonly listed as non-toxic for cats and dogs. Do not confuse it with sago palm, which is a serious hazard.
Use caution
Calathea
Calathea species
Calathea and prayer-plant relatives are commonly used as pet-friendlier houseplants. Check the exact name when buying.
Reported non-toxic
Catnip
Nepeta cataria
Catnip is commonly listed as non-toxic for cats and is intentionally grown for cats. Use moderation because too much can cause stomach upset.
High-risk toxic
Lily
Lilium and Hemerocallis species
True lilies and daylilies are high-risk plants for cats. Even small exposures should be treated as urgent.
Reported toxic
Snake Plant
Dracaena trifasciata
Snake plant is commonly reported as toxic to cats and dogs. Keep it away from pets that chew plants.
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Each plant record starts from public veterinary or poison-control references. When a common name is ambiguous or a source is incomplete, the page uses a caution or unknown label instead of making a confident claim.