How to Stop a Dog From Eating Indoor Plants

Some indoor plants are harmful to dogs.

Houseplants can provide beautiful accents to your home decor. Though decorative and pretty, many houseplants are extremely toxic to dogs if ingested. If you have a dog, or are planning on getting one, it's important to learn how to prevent a dog from eating your indoor plants.

Instructions

1. 

   Lilies are toxic to dogs.

   Do your research before you decide to decorate your home with indoor plants. Many common plants are extremely poisonous to dogs, including lilies, tulips and chrysanthemums to name a few. Several websites include detailed lists of plants that are known as being toxic to dogs. Stay away from these plants when choosing your indoor greenery and rid your house of any plant that could be potentially dangerous.

2. 

   Keep indoor plants out of reach of pets.

   Position your houseplants in areas of the house that would be difficult for your dog to get to. If you do decide to keep toxic plants inside your home, place them in hard to reach places such as tabletops, shelves or windowsills. This will decrease the chances of your dog ingesting any harmful toxins.

3. Use pet repellents. There are a variety of sprays and devices that can be used to keep pets away from a particular area of the house. You can use these deterrents to keep your dog away from houseplants as well. The most common is a spray that cannot be detected by a human but is very offensive for dogs. You can spray the area surrounding the plant to keep dogs away.

References

• Dog Pack: Poisonous Plants
• ASPCA: 17 Common Poisonous Plants
• Odor Destroyer: Dog Repellents