Florists in Delaware and around the country have put in extra orders and are stocking up for this weekend. However, before you purchase a bouquet for dear old mom, there is something you need to know if you have a dog. There are at least 5 Mother’s Day flowers that can poison your pet.
Flowers are one of the most popular gifts to give mom. They are generally easy to find in stores and are relatively inexpensive when compared to other potential gifts.
If you have a dog or cat, you know the potential for them to get into things. Leave a bouquet of flowers on the table and they could end up destroyed and all over the floor. Those flowers might look pretty, but some of their blooms, stems and leaves can contain toxins.
According to the folks at House Digest, this time of year shows a significant spike in online searches for whether or not certain flowers are toxic to dogs. Veterinarians love that people are actually thinking about pet safety while still honoring mom.
House Direct consulted with Dr. Kathryn Dench, MA, VetMB, and Chief Scientific Advisor at Paw Origins, and Dr. Kristi Crow for the floral insights found below.
These flowers won’t poison your pet
I like to start with the positive. Let’s take a look at flowers that are generally considered safe to be around your inquisitive pets. Dr. Crow recommends looking at bouquets with roses, orchids, sunflowers, snapdragons, zinnias, marigolds, and African violets among others.