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Safely Combining Cats And Plants
"Did you know cats make great gardening companions? We like nothing better than getting our paws into the earth. A sneaky nibble here and a munch there keeps the planting in shape. Before you know it we are gardening like the best of them. There has been a lot of activity lately getting the garden tidy for winter and planting spring bulbs for next year." Bear in mind that some plants are best avoided Did you know that lilies can cause serious health problems and may kill cats, and they don't even have to be eaten to do this? If a cat even brushes past one, gets pollen on its fur then licks the pollen off when it grooms itself, it could be in danger. Other plants to avoid *Aloe Vera, Amaryllis, Azalea, Baby's Breath, Christmas Rose, Clematis, Cyclamen, Daffodil, Diffenbachia, Dracaena - Dumb Cane, Contoneasters (berries) are mildly poisonous causing sickness and diarrhoea, Eucalyptus, Foxglove, Geranium, Ivy, Lilies, Morning Glory, Mother-in-law's Tongue, Narcissus, Nightshade, Oleander, Onions, Poison Ivy, Primrose, Tiger Lily, Weeping Fig, Yew. Listed below are indoor and out door plants that have not been reported as having systemic effects on animals *Alyssum, Basil, Bamboo, Begonia, Buddleia (Butterfly Bush), Calendula, Catmint (Nepeta faassenii), Chamomile, Coriander, Cosmos, Cress, Dahlia, Dianthus (Pinks), Dill, Dorotheanthus (Ice plant), Forget-me-not, Heliotrope, Hollyhock, Hyssop, Impatiens, Lavander, Lettuce, Lovage, Marum (Cat-Thyme), Miniature Rose, Mint, Pansy, Parsley, Rose, Rosemary, Shasta Daisy, Snapdragon, Spearmint, Spider plant, Sunflower, Tarragon, Thyme, Umbrella plant, Verbascum, Violet. *Please note paws on floors assumes no liability for the content of the lists of plants (above). They are by no means a complete list and were compiled using references from magazines, newspaper articles, the internet etc and is only intended as a guide. Benefits of keeping houseplants Benefits of keeping houseplants for you (remember what is good for you is also good for your feline friend). According to a NASA study, research proves plants cleanse the air of toxins such as formaldehyde found in many household goods such as carpets and furniture. Spider plants are particularly good at doing this; an extra bonus to spider plants is their compatibility with our feline friends. Boost Oxygen: More air means more energy and relaxation. They can absorb the static electricity given off by computers and other electrical equipment. And reduce air borne dust in the home . Healing: They reduce headaches, blocked sinuses, skin irritations and much more; indeed, the very presence of plants has been shown to increase positive feelings and reduce feelings of anxiety, anger and sadness. Absorb Noise: Big plants of all kind especially large - leafed varieties at the edge of a room. Related links Keep a pot of cat grass available for cats that cannot go outside. Are spider plants safe for your cat? You can read about what happened when my cat ate some of it's leaves in this spider plant article. Copyright © paws-on-floors.co.uk |top| |
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