What Flowers are Non-toxic for Pets?
As a nation of pet-lovers, we want to keep our cute and cuddly critters safe from harm as much as we possibly can. Everything from small objects, neighbouring pets and household appliances can be potential threats to our pets’ safety and no doubt you certainly do everything you can to make your home a safe place for your pets to be. Yet, there are things in our homes that can be very dangerous for our pets, but you may not realise that these items are putting your cat or dog in danger. Did you know that the petals, leaves and pollen of some flowers are toxic to pets? Before you order flower bouquet for your pet-loving friend or partner, you need to know that when you have flowers delivered, their pets will be safe. Read on to discover five non-toxic pet-friendly flowers that will not only delight your loved ones but will keep their little furry friends happy too.
Rose flower arrangements
Our favourite romantic bloom is on the nice list! The shrubs of the rosacea family are safe to be around your beloved pets, but you may want to remove any thorns, so your pets don’t suffer any scratches. The rose is safe even when ingested, but if you don’t want a bouquet filled with bites, keep the rose flower bouquets out of reach. It is important to note though that just because a flower has 'rose' in its name, it doesn’t mean it is safe to be around your animals. Flowers such as primrose and desert rose are not considered safe and can be highly toxic when ingested by your pet.
Gerbera Daisy
This cheerful colourful variety of flower is deemed safe. Embrace the yellows, pinks, reds, and whites of the gerbera daisy and enjoy guilt-free gifting when you send a beautiful bouquet of these joyful flowers to your pet-owning friend.
Orchids
It is a common misconception that orchids are toxic to cats and dogs, but they are safe. These elegant flowers are available in assorted varieties, including the fiery red orchid, dancing doll orchid, cocktail orchid, jewel orchid, and Brazilian orchid. These look wonderful in the home or as centrepieces for an event and now you know they are safe for your furry friends, they are just purr-fect!
Sunflowers
Fans of these happy flowers will be delighted to know that sunflowers will not cause any harm to your cats or dogs. The sunflower has become a popular feature of summer weddings and is also a fantastic flower to use as decoration for garden parties. Sunflowers are the perfect plant for the family home, and it’s great to know that you, your children, and your pets can enjoy these majestic plants without needing to worry about your pets having any adverse reactions to the flower.
Pretty petunias
These beautiful flowers are native to South America and are available in a range of vibrant colours. There are four main types of petunia: grandiflora, multiflora, milliflora, and spreading or wave petunia. These flowers are a very popular choice for hanging baskets and gardens but can look as equally impressive in the home.
Keeping your pets safe from toxic plants
It is always worth doing research when buying flowers for a person with pets, and any florist will be happy to answer any questions you may have about their flowers and plants. Online research is also an easy way to access information about flowers you can and can’t have around your pets. Although the above list features plants that aren’t toxic, it is worth remembering that pets should not be allowed to eat household plants as they can still make them sick.