Keep your pup and plants happy

We’re all in agreement that dogs and plants are two of nature’s greatest creations, so we've teamed up with our friends at Pooch & Mutt to help you find the right harmony in your home and claim 25% off natural meals, treats and supplements for your dog.

As a dog owner, it’s important to know that some plants can be harmful to dogs if eaten, but luckily it’s easy to make safe choices and keep toxic plants out of reach. Here are some tips on keeping your dog safe and finding plants that your four-legged friends will love:

It's reassuring to remember that most dogs will have no interest in eating your plants, but there can always be an exception to the rule. Curious puppies, for example, may be more prone to exploring their surroundings with their nose and mouth, so make sure all toxic plants are removed from areas your pup is allowed in the home.

Once you've removed any toxic plants, you might still find you have a curious pooch that likes to occasionally nibble your pet-safe plants. We wouldn’t want your jungle to come to any harm, so it's a good idea to train your dog out of this behaviour. Pooch & Mutts’ vet, Linda, recommends positive reward-based training. Every time your dog approaches a plant, firmly say your command of choice to ask your dog to back away. If your dog obeys and moves away from the plant, reinforce this good behaviour by praising them and rewarding them with a treat like Pooch & Mutt’s Meaty Treats, which are grain-free, packed with natural ingredients and come in delicious flavours like Shrimp & Coconut - a much tastier option for your pup than a plant!

Most symptoms of plant poisoning in dogs will occur within 3 hours of ingestion and include: vomiting, diarrhoea, salivation, depression and lack of appetite. If you suspect your dog has ingested a poisonous plant, immediately move them away from the plant and call your local veterinarian if they're displaying any signs of plant poisoning.

To be on the safe side, choose from our non-toxic pet-friendly plants - some of our favourites are Big Ken the Kentia palm; Musa the dwarf Cavendish; Tristan the calathea triostar; and Penny the Chinese money plant.

Browse our full dog-friendly range, and let your dog pick their favourite!

You can lift potentially toxic plants out of your dog's reach by using plant stands - they raise the pot several inches off the ground. If your dog is small, a plant stand should move them out of snacking distance.

You can also keep special plants in dog-free rooms or hung out of reach. This way, you can still keep your favourites, dog-friendly or not, knowing they can't come to any harm to your pooch, or vice versa. We find that most pets avoid the bathroom - a favourite spot for many of our plants.

There’s more than one way to create a healthy, happy environment for your plants and pups - all it takes is talking to people in the know (that’s us). Now you can confidently build a dog-friendly jungle paradise!

To claim 25% off your first order of Pooch & Mutts’ natural meals, treats and supplements for dogs, click here and use code: PATCH25 at checkout.

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