Plant a Pet-Safe Garden

A pet-safe garden is about good plant selection and staying away from chemicals that could hurt your pet.
Plant a Pet-Safe Garden
Cats will love a garden of cat friendly plants. ShishkinStudio/Shutterstock
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Q: I live in the country, and my cat sometimes ventures off my deck on nice days. I am planning a garden and want to choose plants that won’t poison my cat if he nibbles them. What do you suggest?

A: I’m sure your cat will thank you if you plant some catnip, cat mint, cat thyme, or cat grass.

Lee Pickett
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Lee Pickett, VMD, practices companion animal medicine in North Carolina. Contact her at AskTheVet.pet. Copyright 2024 Lee Pickett, VMD. Distributed by Creators.com