To keep your cat safe, it makes sense to have only those varieties of houseplants that are non-poisonous. It s also a good idea to keep all your houseplants out of a cats reach. Hanging baskets or high shelves usually do the trick. Even then it s a good idea to spray plants with some type of pungent and non-irritating solution to keep Puss away. A mild vinegar solution will work.
Greenhouses often spray their plants with long-lasting systemic poisons to control pests.
If your cat ingests these sprays due to plant nibbling she may also become ill. Ask about the use of these sprays and the kinds of safe solutions available to neutralise them. There s a simple alternative to keep Puss s mind off those tempting plants. Pet stores carry assorted kits that come complete with quick-sprouting grass or grain seeds, potting soil and a pot. Poinsettias, mistletoe and the Christmas rose can be fatal.