by QuinnFan on August 20th, 2008

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How can I tell if a plant is safe enough for cats? I have one that I want to put on the floor, but I want to make sure its a safe enough that if the cats eat it, they won't get sick. I have no idea what kind of plant it is.

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by SmartCookie on August 20th, 2008
well to me your plant looks like #55 in this pic, which would make is a Aspidistra Elatior. Which wasn't on any of the lists I saw.

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by Sosueme on August 20th, 2008
If you don't know what type of plant it is, you'll just have to risk it. Even if you put it on the counter, the cat can still get to it. If it's not a flowering plant, it should be safe.
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- I think its just a plant. My sister left it here when she left and I've been trying to keep it alive, otherwise I'd stick it outside.
  
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  by QuinnFan on August 20th, 2008
- Well, if it's been there a while and the cat ain't dead yet, I think it's safe. How is life without sis?
  
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  by Sosueme on August 20th, 2008
- She hasn't really lived here all year. Pretty much shacked up with her boyfriend first chance she had. So I'm used to the quiet.
  
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by Drublic on August 20th, 2008
Maybe post a picture to the site and someone can identify the plant for you. Then you, or someone here can tell you if it's dangerous.

The only other way to tell is by trial, but it could cost you a cat.
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by QuinnFan on August 20th, 2008
Here's the plant.
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