PLANTS YOUR PETS WILL LOVE

Swap pricey treats for ones in your backyard

Doggy day spas, kitty cafes, liver treats and toys – Aussies loves their pets and go to great lengths to make them happy. A recent survey by Canstar found more than 60% of households spend p almost $1500 $ a year y on their furry friends.

Angie Thomas (inset), horticulture consultant to Yates, encourages owners to look in their own backyard before spending hundreds to please their pets. “From dogs and cats to bunnies and birds, there’s a bunch of easy-to-grow plants and vegies that will save you money and make your pets happy,” she says.

With guidance from Nathan Harris, a vet at Sydney’s Balmain Veterinary Hospital, Angie delves into what plants p are best for what pets pet and why.