Safe Houseplants for Dogs

Dogs — especially puppies — may dig in soil, chew stems, or knock over pots. Use heavy planters, elevate plants on shelves, and consider bitter apple spray as a deterrent. Puppies are most at risk due to their tendency to explore with their mouths.

Even with non-toxic plants, ingesting large amounts of soil or plant material can cause stomach upset. If your dog is a persistent plant chewer, provide appropriate chew toys and consider keeping plants in rooms your dog doesn't access unsupervised.