A Safe Bouquet for Mother's Day
Nothing would ruin Mother’s Day faster than a trip to the veterinary emergency room because Mom’s furry friend got into her beautiful bouquet and became sick. Though any plant material can cause some mild stomach upset, there are safer options of flowers for pet parents. Here are some common plants found in bouquets that are considered to be non-toxic:
- Rose (Rosa)
- Gerbera Daisy (Gerbera jamesonii)
- Sunflower (Helianthus)
- Orchid (Cymbidium, Dendrobium, Oncidium, and Phalaenopsis)
- Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus)
- Freesia (Freesia corymbosa)
- Limonium (Limonium)
- Madagascar Jasmine (Stephanotis)
- Stock (Matthiola incana)
- Waxflower (Etlingera cevuga)
- Statice (Limonium leptostachyum)
- Lisianthus (Eustoma grandiflora)
- Blazing Star (Liatris)
View our full list of toxic and non-toxic plants to keep your pet safe all year round.