Why it is safe for dogs
The spider plant is a favourite houseplant with long, narrow, green or striped leaves and hanging tufts of plantlets. It is not poisonous to dogs, so it suits a home with a dog.
Still, the plant is not dog food. Eating a lot of the leaves can irritate the stomach, and the dog may vomit or have diarrhoea. Fertiliser or plant-protection products in the pot can also do harm, so keep the plant where your dog cannot reach it.
What to watch out for
- Eating a lot of the leaves can cause vomiting or diarrhoea.
- Fertiliser or plant-protection products in the pot can irritate the stomach.
- The hanging plantlets invite play, so a dog can knock the pot over.
Safe plants instead
Plants that are safer to keep.