New Jersey! Keep These 5 Most-Toxic Flowers Away from Your Pets

You may love your pets, but don’t love them to death! This is a warning to New Jersey pet owners to keep your dogs and cats away from these five flowers that could be toxic to their health.

Did you know certain flowers can be harmful to your dog and cat? Sure, they may look gorgeous on the outside, but what they could do to your canine and feline friend should he or she get a hold of them can wreak havoc on their insides.

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It’s not such a beautiful thing when a toxic flower eaten by your dog or cat results in them vomiting, pooping, or worse.

Luckily, the folks at Trusted Housesitters, the leading travel solution for looking to have their pets looked after while they’re away, partnered with veterinarians to uncover the flowers that pose the biggest risk them. Floral arrangements containing these toxic beauties can actually turn deadly for your fur baby.

Avoid a trip to your pet’s vet by keeping the following five kinds of flowers away from your dog/cat. Also listed below are five flowers that are safe to keep around your pets.

The 5 Deadliest Flowers for Pets

#5. Carnations

#4. Tulips

#3. Hydrangeas

#2. Daffodils

#1. Lillies

While highly toxic to cats AND dogs, Lillies were the flower most responsible for cat visits to the vet in 2023.

According to certified veterinarian, Amanda Takiguchi, DVM, “Even eating a small amount of this flower can cause deadly kidney failure in cats. Multiple species of lilies are toxic to cats, so it’s best to avoid lilies altogether.”

Keeping flowers in mind that are healthy and unhealthy for your dog is a good thing for when walking them in your neighborhood or planting your own flower gardens.

5 Flowers That Are Safe for Pets

1. Sunflowers

2. Petunias

3. Pansies

4. Marigolds

5. Snapdragons

And for dogs of the edible variety, keep reading!