With Mother’s Day fast approaching, you might be wondering what to get the special fur mama in your life. Flowers are always a fool-proof choice. But, as a dog owner, have you ever wondered which flowers are actually safe for your dog?
Which flowers are safe for dogs?
Just because you have a four-legged friend that likes to taste test anything new in the home doesn’t mean that your flowers need to be bland and boring – in fact, it’s quite the opposite. We’ve pulled together some of the prettiest and safest options for your dog:
Alstroemeria
Asters
Camelia
Celosia
Cornflower
Lavender (Note: Whilst lavender is safe for dogs, concentrated lavender oil isn’t – it needs to be properly diluted if being using near your dog.
Marigolds
Orchid
Rose
Snapdragon
Sunflower
Zinnia
So, which flowers are toxic to dogs?
Unfortunately, there are many flowers and plants that are toxic to dogs – even the most popular flowers for Mother’s Day, Carnations and Chrysanthemums. So, before you go sending off a floral arrangement to your pet-owning loved ones, you may want to check which flowers will be included first – we don’t want any emergency trips to the vet!
Some common flowers that are toxic to dogs include:
Azalea
Carnation
Chrysanthemum
Daffodil
Lily
Peony
Tulip
If you suspect that your dog has eaten a dangerous flower or plant, take them to see a vet immediately, and bring along a sample or photo – this will help them treat your dog as quickly as possible.
Buying flowers? Support local
As an Aussie made and owned start-up, we are passionate about supporting local and shopping small. For Mother’s Day this year, we have teamed up with our talented friends next door here at our Sydney HQ – Floraly – to help you gift the special fur mamas in your life. Floraly is a floristry service delivering beautiful bouquets straight to doors around Australia. Like us, they are shaking up their industry. To avoid waste, they only source their flowers after you’ve ordered them – genius. Because, did you know? 1 in 3 flowers destined for a florist will die before being bought. Floraly’s approach means that no flowers needlessly go to waste and it means that you get fresher, longer-lasting flowers. Floraly also gives back by supporting OzHarvest and ClimateCare, so we are incredibly proud to be partnering with such an eco-conscious business.
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