Last updated: 30 May 2026
Free download: a 1-page checklist for pet owners shopping for houseplants
If you live with cats or dogs, plant shopping has an extra layer: some popular houseplants are toxic. This 1-page checklist gives you everything you need before bringing a plant home — pre-buy checks, ASPCA-verified verdicts for 9 popular species, and the emergency hotline if something happens.
What is on the checklist (1 page, printable):
- 5 pre-buy checks (ASPCA verification, variety check, placement, pest inspection, care match)
- 9 popular houseplants with ASPCA verdict at-a-glance (Spider Plant, Calathea, Phalaenopsis Orchid all pet-safe; Monstera, Snake, Pothos, Peace Lily, Philodendron, Aloe all toxic)
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center hotline: (888) 426-4435 (24/7)
- What to do if your pet eats a plant
Free to download, free to print, free to share. If it helps you protect your pet, please credit Leafmend.com.
Why a checklist matters more than a long article
Pet-safety decisions happen in the store, in front of the plant, often quickly. A 1-page printable that lives on your fridge or in your phone is faster than scrolling through search results. The format is designed for the moment of purchase.
The ASPCA gate (our non-negotiable rule)
Every pet-safety verdict on Leafmend is sourced from the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database. We do not guess, infer, or rely on garden-center labels. If a species is not listed in ASPCA, we defer rather than fabricate a verdict.
Related guides on Leafmend
- 9 popular houseplant care guides — full per-species guides with pet-safety details
- Spider Plant care — pet-safe and beginner-friendly
- Calathea care — pet-safe but needs humidity
- Phalaenopsis Orchid care — pet-safe and long-blooming
- Free 30-Day Care Calendar — our other free download