Thursday, July 26, 2012

Flowers and Your Pets

We love our animals...daresay, probably more than flowers. We frequently have customers ask what flowers and plants are dangerous to their beloved pets.
I will say, it is probably best that they ingest nothing that that comes from a florist. Flowers and plants are treated with a variety chemicals that are not safe for anyone to consume.
I have my own miniature zoo at home and know keeping everyone in check is nearly impossible. There are certain flowers and plants I will never bring into my home. It is not worth the heartbreak involved in losing one of my pets. What I do have in my home, I make sure is non-toxic by nature. Cut flowers are put out of reach when I leave the house. The kitties are intelligent and strong willed and are a force to be reckoned with when they want something, so sometimes the flowers even go behind a closed door.
If you think your pet has ingested something potentially harmful call your veterinarian immediately.


The following is a list of common flowers and plants that you would find at a florist shop that are dangerous to your pets. For a more complete list please visit www.aspca.com.

Lilies- Calla, Asiatic, Oriental, and Gloriosa
Ti Leaves                                                       
Ficus
Babies Breath                                                 
Iris
Begonia                                                         
Anthurium
Bird of Paradise                                            
Foxglove
Ivy                                                                 
Delphinium
Carnations                                                     
Hyacinth
Dieffenbachia                                                 
Gardenia
Chinese Evergreen                                          
Gloriosa Lily
Corn Plant                                                    
Pothos
Dahlias                                                           
Hydrangea
Cyclamen                                                      
Philodendron
Daffodils                                                         
Larkspur
Chrysanthemum                                              
Lily of the Valley
Sweet Peas                                                     
Peace Lily 
Eucalyptus                                                    
Peonies
Sweet William                                                
Schefflera
Jade                                                                 
Tulips




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