Here Are the Flower Types Pet Owners Should Avoid This Valentine’s Day, According to Veterinarians

Pets should stay away from certain flowers for their own health, vets say as they share their flower safety tips ahead of Valentine’s Day.

Trusted Housesitters, a website that finds sitters to look after dogs while their owners are away, has teamed up with vets across the country to highlight which plants can be dangerous to pets, as well as others that are pet friendly.

According to the organization, lilies are one flower that pets – especially cats – should avoid this February, as they can cause fatal kidney failure.

Hydrangeas, which contain a chemical known as amygdalin, and carnations, which contain natural toxins, are two more things that pets of all species should avoid.

On the other hand, daffodils and tulips are also toxic to some animals, TrustedHousesitters says, especially their bulbs.

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Various flowers that are poisonous to pets.

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Angela Laws, community manager of TrustedHousesitters, says in a statement: “If you’re lucky enough to receive a bouquet this Valentine’s Day, it’s often the popular flowers that look and smell great in the home that are most harmful to our beloved pets.”

“Make sure everything you leave within reach of your pets is safe, if they do reach their paws, be on the lookout for any abnormal signs that your pet has become ill, in which case a vet should be consulted immediately,” she adds.

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TrustedHousesitters, which describes itself as part of a “global community of pet lovers,” also highlights which flowers are pet-friendly.

According to the group, sunflowers, petunias and pansies are compatible with the living spaces of dogs and cats.

Marigolds and snapdragons are also suitable for pets, as are violas, freesias and orchids, the organization adds.

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