Don't Feed Me to Your Cat!: A Guide to Poisonous Houseplants

They can be eye-catching, breathtaking, or even useful—a simple and beautiful way to bring a bit of nature indoors. Houseplants are a staple of interior decorating and for good reason. But did you know many of these common indoor plants may pose hidden dangers to children or pets, from vomiting and diarrhea, to convulsions or even death?

In Don’t Feed Me to Your Cat! plant care professional Judy Feldstein shares information about twenty-five common houseplants, each with various levels of toxicity, and the possible consequences of their ingestion.

In this comprehensive and clearly illustrated guide, you’ll find out why kissing under the mistletoe is fine, but snacking on it isn’t—and how plant placement can be just as important as baby gates and hiding household chemicals when babyproofing your house.

So before tempting your cat with a tantalizing California ivy or placing a heart leaf philodendron within baby’s reach, be sure to consult this helpful book for advice. With detailed descriptions, valuable care tips, and a thorough plant glossary, Don’t Feed Me to Your Cat! is a must-read for parents, pet lovers, and plant hobbyists everywhere.

Judy Feldstein began her own plant care business in 1975, which eventually grew to become one of the largest interior plant design and maintenance companies in Arizona.

Currently she owns and operates the website HousePlant411.com, where she shares valuable information with plant hobbyists all over the world.

A mother of four and grandmother of eleven, Feldstein enjoys traveling with her husband and visiting her family scattered across the United States.

If you have any questions about identifying or caring for your houseplants, she welcomes you to write to her at AskJudy@HousePlant411.com.