Our pets can be very curious when it comes to plants and flowers in the home. Â 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.