Both plants and animals are sources of happiness and undoubtedly make a home the home. But under inappropriate conditions, they can cause wrinkles on the forehead and, in the worst case, a trip to the vet. So pay attention to thorough acquaintance of your pets with plants that you have in the house, and choose the types of plants that are not dangerous and do not provoke animals to play.
For the first few weeks, make sure that your pet does not look to the pot with soil as a place for walk or that he does not jump on the leaves and does not want to play with them. For starters, you can hang foil on the leaves, which repels animals, and stick, for example, toothpicks into the soil, on which they won't jump. For the sake of your four-legged darlings you may need to move and transplant some plants. Avoid tall pots that are easier to tip over and plants with fragile stems or poisonous varieties has to be moved to a higher elevations.
Just as plants are beneficial to us, animals also benefit from their benefits — greens help purify the air, which is appreciated by every family member. Whether you have a dog, a cat, a rabbit or a free-running guinea pig at home, caution comes first. In order to be 100% sure that you are not risking the health of the animal, plant the so-called petsafe plants that are not poisonous or otherwise dangerous. Among the most popular are:
For harmonious coexistence, the most important thing is to teach animals that your home flora is not for eating. This will prevent possible poisoning and plant death. Also beware of fertilizers and sprays that you use on your plants. Some can emit into the air not only an unpleasant odor, but also irritants or harmful substances to health. Therefore, we recommend for indoor plants use natural fertilizers and sprays. You can also use so-called repellents, which will keep your pets away from flowers due to the unpleasant smell and won't harm them in any way.
Poisonous houseplants you probably own:
There are also edible indoor plants that can greatly benefit the health of our pets. these include, for example, Catnip, which stimulates cats and promotes their psychological well-being, or Cat Grass that helps with digestion and by removing hair from the stomach, in addition to cats also dogs or rabbits will love it and it will greatly diversify their diet. Last but not least, you can plant your pets in the home some Wheatgrass, which is rich in minerals, proteins and substances that promote proper digestion.
But be careful not to make it harder on yourself in upbringing. It often happens that when you teach animals to nibble on one plant, they will rush headlong into the next which can cause potential health problems.
