Toxic Plants
Summer is in the air! Along with the cleaning and the nicer weather usually comes talk of gardens and planting. However, before you start planting be aware of your furry friends’ potential interest in plants as well. Sometimes our animals like things that aren’t good for them. We’ve made a list of some plants that are beautiful and safe for your pet to be around. Be aware that toxicities in the plants vary between cats and dogs. Also, be aware of insecticides and chemicals that can be harmful as well.
Non-toxic plants and flowers:
Gerber Daisy
Orchid
Pincushion Flower
Rose (thorns can cause issues)
Sunflower
Thea Japonica
Tickseed
African Violet
Zinnia
Petunia
Marigold
Snapdragon
Impatiens
Spider Plant
Bamboo
Blue echeveria
Burro or lamb’s tail
Hens and chickens (evergreen succulents)
Jasmine
Ponytail Palm
Tiger orchid
Wild hyacinth
Toxic Plants and flowers:
Vinca*
Chrysanthemum
Rhododendron*
Amaryllis
Tulip
Mums
Moring Glory
Daffodil
Dahlia
Narcissus*
Periwinkle*
Sweet Pea*
Holly
Most Lilies*
Begonia
Hyacinth
Aloe Vera
Wisteria
Autumn Crocus*
Azalea*
Baby’s Breath
Iris
Eastern Star
Kiss Me Quick
Ivy (most)
Elephant’s Ear
Foxglove*
Geranium
Hydrangea*
Pieris (fetterbush)*
Larkspur*
Lupine*
Maidens Breath
Oleander*
Yew (most)*
The plants denoted with an asterisk are especially toxic, some being cardiotoxic, which pose the highest risk to pets. If you’re unsure about a certain plant, you can research it on the ASPCA’s searchable poisonous plant database. Make sure you do your search before purchasing and planting anything in your garden or home. The wrong pets can be harmful to pets.