The last thing you want happening is to find your cat happily nibbling on one of your plants… and three hours later she’s really sick! Chocolate is toxic to cats, and unfortunately many regular and common houseplants are too. In this article we’ll first quickly go over why it’s important to watch out for toxic plants, and secondly you’ll learn […]
5 Plants for your cat to munch on
If you’re here, it means that you have or soon will have little fluffy plant munchers in your home. Many plants are toxic or harmful to plants, and you yourself have lots of beautiful plants that are harmless to your cat but that they’re still not supposed to eat. Because it’s your luscious green beauty, duh! One excellent way to […]
Why do cats eat plants?
As all cat owners who left their carefully prepared BLT alone on a table for any longer than 30 seconds are acutely aware of, cats love meat. Cats are natural carnivores, so why do they end up nibbling on your plants and grass in the first place? That’s what we’re going to explore in this article. It’s useful to know […]
Why you shouldn’t punish your cats for nibbling on your plants
Cats love to nibble on plants. And for good reason! A small amount of leafy greens is an important part of the cats diet. While it may be true that nibbling on a leaf is healthy for your cat, it’s your leaf he or she’s nibbling on! Your plant. Oh no! Bad kitty! – You, when you find your cat […]
5 houseplants that your cat will ignore
The houseplant massacre A few months ago, I decided our house needed a green touch. I ordered 18 plants, large and small. Today, only four of those plants are still alive, the rest were brutally ripped apart by our two cute sharp-teethed puffballs, pineapple and lemon. If you’re anything like me, you want your cats and your plants to peacefully […]