dearJulius.com

This Valentine's Day, Be Aware Of Pet-Safe (And Toxic) Flowers

This Valentine's Day, Be Aware Of Pet-Safe (And Toxic) Flowers
© ilyessuti  / Pixabay

By Michele Debczak, Mental Floss

Chocolates aren't the only gifts pet owners have to worry about on Valentine's Day. If you bring home a flower bouquet from your sweetheart, it could pose a potential health hazard to any dogs or cats you have in the house. Fortunately, there are many beautiful plants that aren't poisonous to your furry friends. When dropping hints about gifts to your Valentine, make them aware of some of the pet-safe—and toxic—flowers from the lists below.

Read More: 9 Houseplants Safe for Cats

Many popular bouquet flowers can lead to serious symptoms in dogs and cats, such as seizures, breathing problems, and liver failure. Displaying your vase out of a swatting distance isn't always enough when it comes to these plants. Because they're potentially dangerous, keeping them in the same house with your pet may not be worth the risk—especially if your animal is the curious type.

But you don't have to sacrifice your floral arrangements to keep Fluffy safe and healthy. Orchids, roses, and sunflowers are all pet-friendly, according to the ASPCA. Of course, this doesn't mean you should let your pet snack on any petals that fall to the floor. While these varieties aren't connected to more life-threatening ailments, they can still cause vomiting and gastrointestinal discomfort.

If your pet shows any signs of sickness after eating a plant—no matter the type—contact your vet right away. After reading these lists of poisonous and pet-safe flowers, check out more holiday-related toxins to keep out of your dog's reach.

Flowers That Are Toxic to Pets

  1. Aloe
  2. Amaryllis
  3. Azalea
  4. Bird of Paradise
  5. Calla Lily
  6. Carnation
  7. Chrysanthemum
  8. Daffodil
  9. Dahlia
  10. Gladiola
  11. Hyacinth
  12. Hydrangea
  13. Iris
  14. Lantana
  15. Lavender
  16. Lily of the Valley
  17. Peace Lily
  18. Peony
  19. Ranunculus
  20. Rhododendron
  21. Tulip


Read More: Reasons Why Your Dog Has a Runny Nose

Flowers That Are Safe for Pets

  1. Asters
  2. Celosia
  3. Freesia
  4. Gerber Daisy
  5. Limonium
  6. Lisianthus
  7. Madagascar Jasmine
  8. Orchid
  9. Rose
  10. Snapdragon
  11. Statice
  12. Stock
  13. Sunflower
  14. Snapdragon
  15. Waxflower
  16. Zinnias

See more at Mental Floss

|Featured Content_$type=three$c=3$l=0$m=0$s=hide$rm=0


A Part of Julius LLC
Made with in NYC by Julius Choudhury
Name

Animals,208,Birds,41,Cats,173,Cows,1,Dogs,349,Featured,14,Features,61,Fostering,1,Habits,1,Horses,1,Koala,2,Monkey,2,News,3,Panda,3,Penguin,6,Pet Care,35,Pets,130,Rabbits,1,Red Panda,1,Squirrel,4,Wildlife,1,
ltr
item
Pets | Advice, Care, and Fun: This Valentine's Day, Be Aware Of Pet-Safe (And Toxic) Flowers
This Valentine's Day, Be Aware Of Pet-Safe (And Toxic) Flowers
Mention these pet-safe flowers to consider and toxic species to avoid when dropping clues about presents to your Valentine.
https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjpsiPmivij-jHth4f9n-kAOekyTC1R5m2g8cjjp18s18fINwjyvON9e7CmDErvTSUEKXf0ZlQO-iQ6NAhG3iTreTo7DByqk3YD9EyaxQMbo4No2AGHAiX8i05xR4zzywXmi2_4gVrmInfv1-fOoP5xVkZoyci3MOFJ8n5Yjb3bXC4i4m24Ks7Z-lam=s16000
https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjpsiPmivij-jHth4f9n-kAOekyTC1R5m2g8cjjp18s18fINwjyvON9e7CmDErvTSUEKXf0ZlQO-iQ6NAhG3iTreTo7DByqk3YD9EyaxQMbo4No2AGHAiX8i05xR4zzywXmi2_4gVrmInfv1-fOoP5xVkZoyci3MOFJ8n5Yjb3bXC4i4m24Ks7Z-lam=s72-c
Pets | Advice, Care, and Fun
https://pets.dearjulius.com/2022/02/pet-safe-flowers-valentines-day.html
https://pets.dearjulius.com/
https://pets.dearjulius.com/
https://pets.dearjulius.com/2022/02/pet-safe-flowers-valentines-day.html
true
780598715723239276
UTF-8
Loaded All Posts Not found any posts VIEW ALL Read More Reply Cancel reply Delete By Home PAGES POSTS View All RECOMMENDED FOR YOU LABEL ARCHIVE SEARCH ALL POSTS Not found any post match with your request Back Home Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat January February March April May June July August September October November December Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec just now 1 minute ago $$1$$ minutes ago 1 hour ago $$1$$ hours ago Yesterday $$1$$ days ago $$1$$ weeks ago more than 5 weeks ago Followers Follow THIS PREMIUM CONTENT IS LOCKED STEP 1: Share to a social network STEP 2: Click the link on your social network Copy All Code Select All Code All codes were copied to your clipboard Can not copy the codes / texts, please press [CTRL]+[C] (or CMD+C with Mac) to copy Table of Content