Poisonous flowers for pets
Here at Make Their Day Flowers in Cheltenham, we know that we all love to have beautiful flowers in our homes and plants in our gardens but we sometimes don’t think about the fact that they can be a danger to our beloved pets as there are many poisonous flowers for pets. When you come into our shop in Charlton Kings Cheltenham, or order from us over the phone, we can help and advise you but sometimes you want to order online and so we thought a basic guide to the flowers to avoid would be useful. No-one likes to think that anything bad could happen to their beloved pet and we don’t want to scare you but we think it’s better to be prepared!
Azalea
Poinsettia
Lillies (just for cats)
Narcissus
Daffodils
Iris
Tulips
Amaryllis
Hyacinths
Cyclamen
Sweet Peas
Garden Plants that are poisonous for pets
Bluebells
Yew
Foxgloves (also poisonous to humans!)
Rhododendron
Rhubarb
Wisteria
(This isn’t a comprehensive list, more details can be found by a specific search for poisonous flowers for pets you have in your household.)
What to look out for?
If you believe your pet has eaten one of these poisonous flowers, we recommend you call your vet immediately for advice. Signs of poisoning in animals are;
Excessive Drooling
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Lethargy
Weakness
Actions to take
If you believe your pet has been poisoned by a plant, get them away from it, remove any pieces still in their mouth and call your vet immediately, treatment will vary depending on the plant or flower but could involve the vet flushing out the animal’s stomach, giving them activated carbon or inducing vomiting. Often it is just a mild case and the pet will make a full recovery but quick intervention is key and so being able to recognise a problem, or even to pre-empt it by not having poisonous flowers for pets in your house at all, will give your best friend a much better chance.
And if you are giving a gift but aren’t sure about the recipient’s pet status, we have some great alternative ideas here.
