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What to do when your cat eats your plants — a true story from the RshPets team🌿
Hi! I'm Anastasiia — a Customer Success Manager at RshPets and proud cat mom to a Scottish Straight named James.
We’ve been inseparable since art school, when my best friend Helen gave him to me as a birthday present. I’d been dropping hints for months, and she made my dream come true.
Since then, James has been more than a companion. He’s been my loyal creative assistant through late nights of design assignments and painting projects. Now, he’s also one of our furry product testers for wall-mounted pet furniture at RshPets — yes, that peach-colored cat on the website is mine! And yes, he tests both for comfort and durability😸
A Bouquet + A Cat = Total Floral Meltdown
Like many people, I love having fresh flowers around — especially tulips and peonies. One day, I came home with a bouquet, and James greeted me with an unusually intense meow.
I set the vase down, turned around, and bam — he leapt up and started gnawing on the petals! At first, it was cute. Then I noticed: my flowers — and houseplants — were disappearing faster than ever.
He started with delicate leaves, but soon moved on to the big stuff: money tree, ficus, monstera… James was an equal-opportunity plant lover.
(Don’t worry — he’s totally fine!)
When the Plant Was the Wrong One
One visit, my mom brought me a new houseplant as a gift. I warned her: “Choose something with thick, tough leaves — James will destroy anything else.”
We settled on a beautiful Croton Excellent. But when my boyfriend got home, he asked the key question:
— "Is it safe for cats?"
We did a quick search… and no, it wasn’t. Croton is toxic to cats. That same day, we returned it to the store. Since then, we don’t take chances — only pet-safe plants are allowed in our home.
The Green Compromise That Saved Our Plants
These days, James has his own patch of cat grass, which we grow and replenish regularly. Forget to plant it once, and he’ll stare at the empty pot like we’ve forgotten the most important thing in the world.
Cat Grass: A Simple, Safe Solution
Once we made cat grass a staple, James stopped munching on dangerous houseplants. It was a win-win — for his health, and my home decor.
Always Check Plant Safety First
Now we double-check every new plant against trusted pet safety lists (like those from the ASPCA). It takes two minutes, and it can save you a vet visit — or worse.
📎 Want to dive deeper? Check out our guide:
Why You Should Choose Cat-Safe Houseplants
Is Your Greenery Pet-Safe?
If your cat has a leafy obsession like James, it’s time to check your plant collection.
Drop a comment below — does your pet nibble on plants too? What’s worked for you?