Flowers, Herbs and Vegetables
What’s Safe for your Pets?
Consumption of any plant material may result in vomiting but according to the ASPCA certain non-toxic plants will not harm cats or dogs. According to the FTD website I consulted (ftd.com) if you are not sure the recipient has a pet, the safest flowers to send are an arrangement of Gerbera Daisies or a bouquet of long stem mixed roses without baby’s breath. Be aware that according to some lists baby’s breath is non-toxic, but will induce vomiting and diarrhea in cats and dogs while other lists consider it toxic, so please err on the side of caution when ordering a floral arrangement for someone who may have pets and skip the baby’s breath.
Pony Tail Bonsai and Lucky 7 Bamboo arrangements are also great and safe alternatives to traditional flower bouquets.
In addition to floral arrangements, certain indoor plants, herbs and vegetables can be toxic for pets. Keep it safe for your furry friend and be sure to plant pet safe non-toxic plants in areas your cat or dog can access.
Non-toxic plants safe for dogs and cats
Acorn squash
Butternut Squash
African Daisy
Barberton Daisy
Blue Daisy
Blue Eyed Daisy
Gerber Daisy
African violet
Alyssum
American rubber plant
Asparagus Fern
Boston Fern
Bamboo
Bamboo Palm
Feather Palm
Dwarf Palm
Good luck Palm
Lady Palm
Basil
Beets
Camellia
Carob
China Aster
Giant Aster
Carob
Chervil/French Parsley
Christmas Cactus
Cilantro
Cinnamon
Cocks Comb
Coreopsis
Cornflower/Bachelors Buttons
Cucumber
Dill
Edible banana
Fennel
Friendship plant
Garden Marigold
Garden Snapdragon
Gloxinia
Grape Hyacinth
Hens and Chickens
Hibiscus
Hollyhocks
Honeydew melon
Impatiens
Pansies
Jasmine
Lemon Balm
Nasturtium
Painted Lady
Pampas Grass
Petunia
Platinum Peperomia
Polka Dot Plant
Rose
Rose of Sharon
Rosemary
Sage
Spider Plant
Stevia
Strawberry
Sunflower
Sweet Potato
Thyme
Cantaloupe
Variegated wax plant
Violet Slipper Gloxinia
Zinnia
Zucchini
Toxic Plants to avoid
Aloe
Amaryllis
American Holly
Apple
Apricot
Asian Lily-Cats: vomiting, loss of appetite, lethargy, kidney failure, death
Autumn Crocus
Azalea
Begonia
Calla lily
Carnation
Daffodil
Tulip
Hyacinth
Iris
Chrysanthemums
Gladiolus
Hydrangea
Lilies (toxic to cats)
Satin Pothos
Schefflera
Shamrock Plant
Snake Plant
St. John’s Wort
Stargazer Lily
Sweet William
Dahlia
Lily of the Valley
Peony
Forget-me-nots
Peace Lilies
Coleus
Lavender
Lenten Rose
Gardenia
Tomato plants