Our pets can be very curious when it comes to plants and flowers in the home. It is important to be proactive when it comes to learning what is safe and what is harmful for our furry family members.
Pet-friendly Plants & Flowers
- Roses
- African Violets
- Common Snapdragon
- Phalaenopsis Orchids
- Sunflowers
- Gerbera Daisies
- Celosia
- Alstroemeria
- Christmas Cactus
- Bromeliads
- Spider Plants
- Peperomia
- Prayer Plants
- Lipstick Plants
- Zinnia
**Be advised that the consumption of any plant material may cause vomiting and gastrointestinal upset for dogs and cats.**
A Few Toxic Plants and Flowers to Avoid
- Aloe
- Monkshood
- Tulips/Hyacinths
- Lilies
- Baby’s Breath
- Begonia
- Azalea
- Gladiola
- Kalanchoe
- Dieffenbachia
- Hydrangea
- Poinsettia – (Although it’s not as toxic as we’ve been led to believe. However, can be irritating to the mouth and stomach, sometimes causing vomiting, but generally over-rated in toxicity.)
For a complete list of toxic and non-toxic plants we recommend the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center website.