Many cats will ingest houseplants if they have access to plants.  This behavior is often a form of play and exploration but can also result from a nutritional craving for dietary fiber.  A number of common houseplants are toxic to cats, so owners should prevent their cats from ingesting houseplants.

To stop your cat from eating houseplants:

• Prevent access to houseplants by hanging plants out of your cat's reach or placing plants in areas inaccessible to your cat
• Provide daily interactive playtime
• Discuss increasing your cat's dietary fiber intake with our veterinarians
• Provide safe plants for your cat to consume (e.g. wheat grass, lawn grass)

Please contact our veterinarians at Animal Medical Hospital in Saint Petersburg, Florida (FL) at 727-896-7127 for more information.