The easy-to-care-for houseplant is dangerous for animals.
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When it comes to houseplants, few are as popular and widespread as pothos.
Pothos plants are incredibly easy to care for, fast-growing, and there aremany different varieties available.
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They do well in a range of lighting conditions and are relatively drought-tolerant too.
For many plant lovers and novices alike, adding apothos plantto their collection is an easy “yes.”
Why Do Cats Eat Pothos?
Many cat owners find that trailing or grassy-looking plants are of particular interest to their furry friends.
Unfortunately, manycommon houseplants are toxic to catsand are not safe for them to ingest, includingpothos plants.
Cats will easily mistake them as fun play toys and may nibble one in the process.
A spray that contains cayenne pepper and lemon juice might also work.
A great example is cat grass, which grows quickly and is easy to maintain.
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Texas A&M University Agrilife Extension.
Where The Green Grass Grows: Grass Treats for Cats.
Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List.
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Feline Fine: The Benefits of Catnip.
Texas A&M University School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
