Easter and Spring Flowers Safe for Pets
Help from the ASPCA and 1-800-FLOWERS.com
With Easter just around the corner and spring making its appearance soon after, pet owners will be looking for Easter and spring flowers and plants that are safe for pets. The list of Easter and spring flowers and plants that are toxic is extensive, but there are still many choices for pet owners who want to enjoy Easter and spring flowers.
The most popular Easter flowers are the Calla Lily and the Easter Lily. Though beautiful, lilies are the most deadly for cats. The Calla Lily is also toxic to other pets, livestock and people. This is definitely an Easter and spring flower to avoid if you have a young child or a pet who could ingest any part of this plant.
Some other Easter and spring flowers that are not safe for pets are Daffodils, Azaleas, Hyacinths, Amaryllis, Hydrangeas, Geraniums, Tulip bulbs and the Iris. Daffodils also go by the name of Jonquils and Narcissus.
The good news is that there are still many Easter and spring flowers that are safe for pets. The African Violet would make a beautiful addition to a home and it is listed as safe for pets on most all of the sources available. The Pink Gerbera Daisy (also called by the common names Gerbena or Gerber) is another spring flower that is safe for pets. It would be a very festive Easter flower. Orchids are one of the most popular Easter flowers and are pet safe. There is even an Orchid called the Easter Orchid. One gorgeous orchid is the Easter Cattleya. Gardenias and Zinnias are listed as spring flowers that are safe for pets. Easter Daisy is another good choice that is safe for pets.
Pawprints and Purrs, Inc. is a non-profit organization. It has an extensive list of Easter and spring flowers that are safe for pets, as well as a list of flowers and plants that are not safe for pets. Another good source for finding out which spring flowers are safe for pets is The Cat Fanciers' Association.
As always, the ASPCA is a valuable resource. They have a list of Easter flowers and plants that are safe for pets and also a list of toxic flowers. In 2008, the ASPCA has teamed with 1-800-FLOWERS.com, who will provide Easter and spring flower selections that are safe for pets. There are some examples on the SPCA site. If you use the code ASPCA, 1-800-Flowers will donate 10% of the purchase to the ASPCA.
You do not have to choose between keeping your pet safe and having an Easter and Spring season filled with flowers. With a little research and care, you can have both!
To make sure your pet is safe, please only use this article as a starting point and do your own research.
Sources Used:
http://www.cfainc.org/articles/plants-non-toxic.html
http://www.cfainc.org/articles/plants.html
http://www.sniksnak.com/plants.html
http://www.sniksnak.com/plants-toxic.html
http://www.sniksnak.com www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pro_apcc_flower
Published by Elena H
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22 Comments
Post a CommentGreat info. I used to have a cat that would eat my African Violets. I had to keep moving them to keep them away from her. LOL :-)
Super and timely information that could prevent an accidental poisoning or sickness of pets. I have to admit that until I read your article I didn't think about the possibility that I could be sending flowers to friends which could sicken their pets. Thanks for raising my awareness :)
Thank you for the great information!
Your tips reminded me of a happy-ending to a tense moment in our home years ago. My then-1-year-old grabbed my African Violet and chomped it down in one gulp - lovely flowers, leaves, and all! Frantically, I called Poison Control, quickly learning she'd just eaten a very lovely "salad" :-)
I love my dogs and Pippa, my Maltese, wants to taste everything. Great article for pet owners! Thanks.
Great info for those of us with curious pets.
Good tips for the furry friends :) My kitties appreciate it!
Thank you, and my kitten thanks you! Easter lilies are probably my favorite holiday flower of the entire year. I adore lilies. But our kitty is into EVERYTHING. Maybe I will have to go silk this year! ;-)
What an interesting article, Elena! I knew oleander is poison, but didn't know about the rest. Thanks!
This is a very informative resource, Elena; I had heard about lilies and Azaleas not being safe, but I had no idea about the other plants being harmful. Thanks, too, for the list of SAFE plants to display!