
You may (or may not know) that
some plants can be toxic to pets if they get the urge to munch the flowers and plants you keep around the house and garden. Even some of the most common flowers
like Baby's Breath, which come in many arrangements, can be unassuming but totally harmful to your pets if ingested. Thankfully, the ASPCA
has a complete list of plants that are a-ok and safe for plant-snacking pets, even if it wears down your patience.

Q: I love having fresh flowers and plants in my house, but my two cats always try to eat them. I know some are poisonous, and I never put those types out. I just would like to have a house plant in my home without them eating it.

The final stop in my
pet-proofing series is the laundry room. The greatest potential danger in a laundry room is the clothes dryer. Kitties may be tempted to jump and nap on warm, fresh clothes either near or in the dryer.

Next up in my
pet-proofing series: the kitchen. Food presents a huge temptation to pets, especially when it's within reach of their paws or whiffs of their noses. It's natural for them to want to smell and nibble new foods so it's up to you to make sure they can only access safe yums.

Next up in my
pet-proofing series: the bathroom. This is a door that many pet owners (myself included!) choose to keep closed. Bathrooms can present a slightly different, additional risk for pet owners...