Apart from the aestheic appeal they provide to your house, indoor plants also act as natural air purifiers. There are a number of houseplants that may enhance the appeal of your living room, but could turn out to be extremely harmful for your pets. If you have cats or dogs at home, you should avoid bringing them indoors or even outdoors where your pets can accidentally chew them.Dr. Dilip Sonune, Veterinary Officer at Wiggles says that pets have a tendency to sniff all the time, especially plants and food. Dr Sonune says that this could lead to them ingesting certain toxic houseplants which could prove to be harmful for their health. From vomiting, diarrhea to liver and kidney failure, there are a number of health problems your pets could suffer due to poisoning from certain houseplants.
The veterinarian advises pet parents to keep their pets away from a couple of unsafe houseplants.
Ivy
Ivy is also known as Silk Pothos. This houseplant is very toxic for dogs and cats and can cause irritation in their mouth and tongue. Every part of the plant like their stems, leaves, roots are poisonous and hence can cause serious problems. It usually causes vomiting, diarrhea and swallowing can cause liver failure. It sometimes causes severe rashes on the body too.