A white moth orchid on a windowsill with a curious cat nearby

Are Orchids Toxic to Cats? What to Check After a Bite

If you searched this because your cat just took a bite out of your orchid, take a breath first. The short answer is reassuring: the common household orchid, the kind you find at a grocery store or garden center, is not considered toxic to cats. But that answer leaves out everything that actually matters when you are standing there watching your cat lick a petal. The real question is not just is this plant toxic. It is why does my cat look uncomfortable anyway, and what should I do right now. ...

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Cat beside a braided money tree houseplant with glossy green leaflets

Is Money Tree Toxic to Cats? Chewing, Stomach Upset, and Safety

Is Money Tree Toxic to Cats? Chewing, Stomach Upset, and Safety If your cat just chewed your money tree and you are standing there with a torn leaf in one hand and your phone in the other, here is the short answer first: a true money tree, Pachira aquatica, is generally considered non-toxic to cats. That is the reassuring part. The part most pages skip is what to do next. ...

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