Plants and Pets

Updated: 3/13/23

Plants are a great way to add color to your home. Unfortunately, not all of them are safe for pets — and some can even be deadly. Here are 10 common plants to avoid and their non-toxic alternatives. Please note that eating any plant material may cause vomiting and gastrointestinal upset for dogs and cats.

Plants and pets

For a comprehensive list of toxic and non-toxic plants and flowers, go to  https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants

Pet-Safe Spring Flowers

Nothing says spring like a beautiful bouquet of flowers. However, many flowers are poisonous to pets, so it’s important to be mindful of what’s included in your arrangement. Here are eight flowers that are non-toxic to both dogs and cats. Since ingesting any type of plant material can cause vomiting and gastrointestinal upset, it’s still best to keep your pet from grazing. For a comprehensive list of toxic and non-toxic plants and flowers, go to https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants

spring flowers that are safe for pets

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