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Are Peace Palms Safe for Cats? Managing Pet-Plant Interactions

Owner worries about kittens chewing large peace palm. Expert Tracy: some palms listed as poisonous, but any plant can cause illness if ingested. Train kittens not to chew. Provide cat grass in a distinct pot. Deterrents: bitter sprays, citrus peels on soil. List of common toxic houseplants provided.

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