<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAlthough most cats will not eat snake plants, there are some exceptions to this rule. If your cat has a hard head, it may try to eat the plant’s leaves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
They may also be drawn to the fragrance and look of the snake plants. Furthermore, they may be interested in the plant and want to examine what’s within.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If your cat loves to eat snake plants, you can try to keep them away by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Keep the Snake Plant Away From Your Cat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n First, try to keep your cat away from the plants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can put the snake plant in a location where your pet doesn’t come often, or you can try to train your cat not to go near the plant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With bigger snake plants, one option is to keep them in a room that cats can’t get into. This is easier said than done, but it’s worth a try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you have smaller plants, you may display them on high shelves or put them on the wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Keep in mind that cats are superb climbers and jumpers when determining where to place your plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Use a Cat Repellent<\/h3>\n\n\n\n If your cat is attracted to the scent of snake plants, try to use a cat repellent that contains essential oils like lemon eucalyptus. This will help in keeping your cat away from the plant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are many available, and they all work to keep your cat away from plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is a good idea to use a cat repellent spray on any plants you want your cat to stay away from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can also apply a weak vinegar solution to the leaves; while this will not harm the plant, it will significantly deter cats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Keep Your Cat Entertained<\/h3>\n\n\n\n If your cat is constantly sniffing around the snake plant, you might try to keep him occupied by playing with toys or giving him a treat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cats are natural hunters, and if they find something interesting, they will probably want to eat it.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Regardless of its level of activity, every cat needs regular exercise and stimulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the same way that little kids get bored, your cats will try to think of their own ways to keep themselves busy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When they have a lot of energy but don’t know what to do about it, they’ll let their curiosity get the best of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This means many cats will go around the house and look at everything that looks cool. In this case, a curious bite on a snake plant might develop into a full-blown habit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Snake plants, also known as the mother-in-law’s tongue,<\/em> are toxic to cats. <\/strong>Your cat may get nausea, diarrhea, and other stomach issues if they eat even a tiny amount of this plant.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSo, if you have a cat at home, it is best to keep them away from snake plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After all, the best way to protect your cat from eating a snake plant is to keep it away from the plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you feel your cat has contacted or even eaten a part of the snake plant, please bring it to your veterinarian immediately and describe the situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fortunately, if your cat does eat a snake plant, most will only suffer mild toxicity and be back to their usual happy selves within a day or two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I hope this article answers whether snake plants are dangerous to cats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now I’d like to hear from you:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nDo you know any houseplants that are safe for cats? Or do you have any tips on how to keep your cat entertained?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please share your tips to the other cat lover and gardeners by commenting below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Also, if you want to learn more about keeping your houseplant happy, read our article about Houseplants 101.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nUntil then, happy gardening!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"We have all seen snake plants at our local grocery store. They are very popular and easy to grow. However, many people are unsure if they are safe for cats. Many people love the look of the plants, but are snake plants actually toxic to cats? In short, yes, snake plants can be toxic to…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":617,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"hide","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[9],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/plantdegree.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/616"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/plantdegree.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/plantdegree.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/plantdegree.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/plantdegree.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=616"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/plantdegree.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/616\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":620,"href":"https:\/\/plantdegree.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/616\/revisions\/620"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/plantdegree.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/617"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/plantdegree.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=616"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/plantdegree.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=616"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/plantdegree.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=616"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}