Illinois Dog Owners: Don’t Let Pets Near These Plants

Your cute, little houseplants could be plotting against your dogs. You'll be shocked at how many plants are toxic to your fur babies.

You bring home beautiful plants to freshen the air in your home, add a good vibe to your space, or you saw how it looked on Pinterest and wanted a similar look in your living room.

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Then suddenly, your dog is munching on the leaves like they don't have food in a bowl just a few feet away.

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Illinois Dog Owners: Don’t Let Pets Near These Toxic Plants

If your dog is like most: curious, nosy, and always hungry—you will probably appreciate knowing which houseplants are dangerous, in case they get ahold of them.

Peony
Peace Lily
Hosta
Hydrangea
Geranium
Pothos
Begonia
Sago Palm
Lantana
Gladiolus
Daffodils
Tulips
Lily of the Valley
Oleander
Philodendron
Japanese Yew
Chrysanthemum
Rhododendron
Dieffenbachia
Cyclamen

If you have dogs, cats, or any pet that loves to get into things because they're notorious for being troublemakers, it might be time to swap out some houseplants to save yourself the trouble of paying a hefty vet bill. Better safe than sorry!

Check out all the flowers that are extremely toxic to cats, too. My cats love to nibble onto anything and everything other than their own food. So, I've been really careful what I bring home plant and flower related.

Save both of these lists and let your friends with pets know what to watch out for this spring. Everything's about to blossom like crazy around Illinois!