Dog plant safety
Pet-safe plants for dogs
Dogs may dig, chew leaves, or eat dropped bulbs and fruit. The safest setup combines non-toxic plants with smart placement and quick cleanup of fallen leaves.
Safety note: PawPlants is for general plant safety education only. If your pet ate a plant or is acting sick, contact your veterinarian, ASPCA Poison Control at (888) 426-4435, or Pet Poison Helpline at (855) 764-7661.
Good choices for dog homes
- Spider plant
- Boston fern
- Areca palm
- Bamboo palm
- Ponytail palm
- Peperomia
- Rosemary
- Basil
- Thyme
- African violet
Watch bulbs, seeds, and outdoor plants
- Daffodil, tulip, hyacinth, and amaryllis bulbs can be more concentrated than leaves or flowers.
- Sago palm seeds are extremely dangerous.
- Grapes and raisins are dangerous for dogs even though they are common household foods.
Practical setup tips
- Do not store bulbs where dogs can dig them out or chew the bag.
- Use heavy planters that cannot be tipped over easily.
- Clean up dropped leaves, berries, and seed pods quickly.
Keep checking before you bring plants home
Common names can be confusing, and different plants may share the same nickname. Use the homepage search, compare the botanical name when possible, and ask a veterinarian when you are unsure.