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Why prevent your cat from eating your plants

  • Toxicity

    Many common houseplants can be toxic for your cat, potentially leading to symptoms ranging from mild gastrointestinal upset to severe poisoning

  • Health & Well-Being

    Eating plants, having contact with fertilizer, and ingesting soil can cause digestive problems and other potential illnesses

  • Plant Damage

    Chewing by cats can lead to plant damage, potentially ruining the plant, which can be both costly and inconvenient for plant owners

"Eating Plants"

Components of a cat care routine

• Limit access to plants. As a rule of thumb, you should limit your cat's access to the things you don't want them getting into. When it comes to plants this might mean changing their location in your home or even hanging them


• Reduce boredom through play. Try to schedule 3, 15 minute play sessions each day. Play in the evening and early morning when your cat’s most active. Giving your cat this outlet for their energy will result in less energy being spent trying to get into your plants


• Offer cat grass. Cat grass offers benefits such as aiding digestion, providing mental stimulation, acting as a natural laxative, and offering nutritional value, while also serving as a safe and entertaining alternative to your houseplants plants