We all love our furry friends and we want to make sure that we are keeping them safe, healthy, and happy. With this in mind, we also love receiving and having flowers in our home to keep us happy. However, it is vital to make sure that flowers that are toxic to our pets are not in the household so that there is no chance that they are able to reach the flowers. The following are both safe and toxic flowers listed in alphabetical order.
Friendly
African Violet/Violets
Alstroemeria
Asters
Calendula
Celosia
Cosmos
Echinacea
Forget-me-nots
Freesia
Gerbera Daisies
Lisianthus
Orchids
Pansies
Petunia
Pincushion flowers
Rose
Snapdragons
Solidago (goldenrod)
Statice
Stock
Sunflowers
Violas
Wax flower
Zinnias
Flowers to Stay Away From
Aloe
Amaryllis
Azalea
Bergamot
Bird of Paradise
Calla Lily
Carnation
Chrysanthemum
Daffodil
Dahlia
Delphinium (larkspur)
Dusty miller
Gladiola
Hyacinth
Hydrangea
Hypericum berries
Iris
Lantana
Lavender
Lilies/Lily of the Valley/Peace Lily
Oleander
Peony
Poinsettia
Protea (king protea is safe)
Ranunculus (buttercups)
Rhododendron
Tulip
Wisteria
Yarrow
However, if you notice that your pet has ingested any of these flowers, non-toxic or toxic, you should monitor their wellbeing and make sure that they are not showing signs of poisoning. The signs you should look out for are: vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy/loss of coordination, increased salivation/drooling, decreased appetite, skin irritation, breathing problems, and increased heart rate, with tremors and seizures occurring in more serious cases.
Pet Poison Helpline (855-764-7661)
ASPCA Poison Control Phone Number: (888) 426-4435
