02/11/2023
With Valentineβs Day approaching, most pet parents know the danger chocolate poses to dogs, but this is a reminder that certain flowers can also be extremely toxic to your pets. Some of the more popular holiday varieties include:
Lilies (all varieties): Kidney failure in cats
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Chrysanthemums (Daisy/Mum): Vomiting, diarrhea, hypersalivation, incoordination, or dermatitis in cats and dogs
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Babyβs Breath: GI upset such as vomiting and diarrhea in both cats and dogs
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Daffodils: Small ingestions can cause GI upset. Large ingestions cause convulsions, low blood pressure, tremors and cardiac arrhythmias in both cats and dogs. Bulbs are the most poisonous part.
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Tulips: Vomiting, depression, diarrhea, hypersalivation in cats and dogs. Highest concentration of toxin in bulb.
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Roses: Although the petals are non-toxic, the thorns can be dangerous if your pet steps on or swallows the stem!
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Please remember to keep potentially harmful flowers and greenery (and chocolate) out of paws reach! Use this Poisonous Plant resources guide from the ASPCA to check any flowers or plants you are gifted this Valentine's Day: https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants
If you suspect your pet has consumed toxic flowers or plants immediately contact Pet+E.R. or your veterinarian right away. You can also connect with the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 or Pet Poison Helpline (800) 222-1222.
βοΈ Please note that there is a cost associated with calling each one of these helplines, in order to talk to their Veterinary Toxicologists.