Flowers and plants non-toxic to cats and dogs

Of everything we sell, only the Phalaenopsis Orchid, Echeveria Trio and Boston Fern hold nothing but plants the ASPCA list marks non-toxic to cats and dogs. Each bouquet holds at least one flower or some greenery that the list marks toxic or does not cover.

Not covered means the list has no entry for the plant, or the plant changes with the season, as greenery does. A flower in season only part of the year is shown with its months, beside the flower that replaces it the rest of the year.

If a flower is unavailable on the delivery day, it may be replaced with another, so check what arrives against the list.

Pet toxicity from the ASPCA Animal Poison Control plant list

Each note covers only the flower or plant it names. If one is unavailable, it may be replaced with another, so check what arrives against the list.

• Phalaenopsis orchids

  The ASPCA list also calls them moth orchids or moon orchids.

  Phalaenopsis orchids are not toxic to cats or dogs.

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• Echeveria

  The ASPCA list names several Echeveria, among them Echeveria elegans, which it calls hens and chickens.

  Echeveria is not toxic to cats or dogs.

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• Boston ferns

  Check the name before you buy any other fern. The ASPCA marks the asparagus fern, a different plant, toxic to cats and dogs.

  Boston ferns are not toxic to cats or dogs.

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• Sunflowers

  The Sunflowers bouquet also holds solidago and greenery, which the ASPCA list does not cover.

  Sunflowers are not toxic to cats or dogs.

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Roses and cornflowers are on the non-toxic list too. Every bouquet we sell with them includes a flower or greenery that the list marks toxic or does not cover.

Pet toxicity from the ASPCA Animal Poison Control plant list

• Lilies

  The White Lilies bouquet pairs them with white roses and greenery. Do not send it to a home with a cat.

  Can cause fatal kidney failure in cats

  The lilies in the White Lilies bouquet are true lilies (Lilium). The ASPCA list gives this warning for true lilies (Lilium) and daylilies (Hemerocallis). Every part is poisonous to cats, including the pollen and the vase water. A bite of a petal or pollen licked off fur is enough. If a cat may have touched a lily, take it to a vet at once.

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The ASPCA advises keeping these lilies out of any home with a cat. If you are sending flowers to someone with a cat, choose the Phalaenopsis orchid, the Echeveria Trio or the Boston fern.

The ASPCA says aggressive treatment at a vet hospital can prevent kidney failure if a lily exposure is caught early, and that the poisoning is often fatal when treatment is delayed more than 18 hours.

The list marks true lilies and daylilies non-toxic to dogs. Peace lilies, calla lilies and lily of the valley are different plants, and the list marks all three toxic to dogs and cats.

Lily dangers for cats, from ASPCA Animal Poison Control

Each warning gives the effects the ASPCA list names for that flower or plant. Greenery and seasonal fillers vary and are not covered here.

• Eucalyptus (Garden Roses)
• Peonies
• Tulips
• Ranunculus
• Hydrangeas
• Anemones
• Dahlias
• Chamomile (Meadow Mix)
• Anthuriums

• Eucalyptus (Garden Roses)

  This bouquet mixes garden roses and spray roses with eucalyptus.

  Toxic to cats and dogs. The roses are not. Chewing the eucalyptus in this bouquet can cause drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy and weakness.

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• Peonies

  This bouquet has peonies from April to June. Outside those months garden roses take their place.

  Toxic to cats and dogs. Eating peonies can cause vomiting, diarrhea and lethargy.

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• Tulips

  This bouquet has tulips from January to May. Outside those months ranunculus take their place, and the list marks ranunculus toxic too.

  Toxic to cats and dogs. Chewing tulips can cause vomiting, diarrhea, drooling and lethargy. The bulb holds the most toxin, but keep the cut stems and flowers out of reach too.

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• Ranunculus

  This bouquet pairs ranunculus with spray roses, which are not toxic.

  Toxic to cats and dogs. Chewing ranunculus can cause vomiting, diarrhea, drooling, mouth sores, loss of appetite, lethargy and a wobbly walk.

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• Hydrangeas

  This bouquet pairs hydrangea with roses, which are not toxic.

  Toxic to cats and dogs. Hydrangeas contain a compound that can release cyanide. Eating them usually upsets the stomach, with vomiting, diarrhea and lethargy; cyanide poisoning is rare.

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• Anemones

  This bouquet pairs anemones with ranunculus. The ASPCA list does not cover anemones, so keep them out of reach too.

  Ranunculus is toxic to cats and dogs. Chewing the ranunculus in this bouquet can cause vomiting, diarrhea, drooling, mouth sores, loss of appetite, lethargy and a wobbly walk.

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• Dahlias

  This bouquet has dahlias from July to October. Outside those months garden roses take their place.

  Toxic to cats and dogs. Chewing dahlias can cause a mild stomach upset, and the plant can mildly irritate skin.

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• Chamomile (Meadow Mix)

  The Meadow Mix also holds seasonal garden flowers that change through the year, so check them against the list when the bouquet arrives.

  Toxic to cats and dogs. The cornflowers are not. Chewing the chamomile can cause vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite and allergic reactions, and touching it can irritate skin.

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• Anthuriums

  On the ASPCA list, anthuriums appear as flamingo flower.

  Toxic to cats and dogs. Chewing the plant can cause pain and swelling of the mouth, tongue and lips, heavy drooling, vomiting and trouble swallowing.

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If a pet chews a plant marked toxic here, or one you cannot name, call your vet.

Pet toxicity from the ASPCA Animal Poison Control plant list

Keep the Chocolates add-on away from dogs and cats. Chocolate contains methylxanthines, which can cause vomiting, diarrhea, panting, excessive thirst and urination, hyperactivity, an abnormal heart rhythm, tremors, seizures and death in pets. Darker chocolate carries more risk.

If a pet eats chocolate, note how much it ate, then call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center.

People foods to avoid feeding pets, from ASPCA Animal Poison Control

• Pets often explore a new plant by sniffing, chewing, licking and eating it. Put flowers and plants where your pets cannot reach them.
• Check each flower when a bouquet arrives, including the greenery and fillers. Lilies can be mixed in with other flowers.
• The Weekly, Two-Week and Monthly Bouquets change with the season, so check each delivery against the list.
• Any plant can mildly upset a pet's stomach if it eats some, including plants on the non-toxic list.

Toxic and non-toxic flowers, from ASPCA Animal Poison Control

What to do if your pet is poisoned, from ASPCA Animal Poison Control

The ASPCA Animal Poison Control line is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year, and a consultation fee may apply. Each call ends with a case number and a call-back number. If you then take your pet to a vet, give the clinic both so it can call the poison control center about your pet.

What to expect when you call, from ASPCA Animal Poison Control