Are any flowers bad for dogs?

Photos of Poisonous Plants and Flowers for Dogs

Spike Ate Roses!!!

I answered the phone last week to a friend shrieking in my ear: "Spike ate roses!" After calming her down, I learned my friend's terrier, Spike, had eaten roses. My friend wanted to know what the roses would do to him? Thankfully, roses will only make his breath smell better. Spike was fortunate this time. However, the consumption of some flowers and plants can cause reactions varying from a mild rash to death.

Do You Know Which Flower is a Potential Danger to Your Dog?

Daisies

Roses

Orchids

Sunflowers

The Answer Is: Daisies Daisies, which are considered Chrysanthemums, are toxic to dogs and can cause a range of symptoms from skin rashes to diarrhea and vomiting if ingested.

Flowers Toxic to dogs that are commonly used in flower arrangements

Flowers and plants that cause rashes (Dermatitus)

Flowers that cause upset stomachs (Vomiting, diarrhea, and gas)

Plants that cause upset stomachs (Vomiting, diarrhea, and gas)

Flowers and plants that cause organ damage (Kidney, liver, stomach, heart, etc.)

Flowers and plants that cause death

Flowers that are not toxic to dogs and are commonly used in flower arrangements. Below are some of the flowers that are commonly used in floral arrangements which are listed as Non Toxic to dogs by the ASPCA.

Keep in mind that most arrangements come with a mixture of flowers, some of which are safe and some of which do pose some level of harm to dogs even it it's just an upset stomach. While we wish we could claim certain arrangements are completely dog safe, florists often use greenery and smaller filler flowers interchangeably based on what they have fresh in stock. Even an arrangement of only roses (which are safe) can pose a danger depending on what greenery or filler flowers are used.

Because contact with some flowers and plants can cause reactions varying from an itch to death, it is best to teach your dog not to eat plants and flowers. Just as we baby proof our home for a new child, we must also dog proof our home for our four legged children. **Note this is a partial list of the most common plants and flowers. Should your dog eat a plant or flower, call your local poison control office or veterinarian. They can answer any questions and advise of actions needed to counteract poisons.

Emergency Contact Information.

The ASPCA also provides a poison emergency phone line and they maintain one of the most comprehensive databases of flowers and plants toxic to pets. This database was used to identify many of the flowers and plants in this article. If you are looking for a plant or flower that isn't covered here, you should try the ASPCA website.

Please feel free to download the PDF versions of this page, a single page printer friendly list or a multi page list with pictures. While these documents are intended for personal use, veterinarians, animal shelters and other such caregivers are invited to make copies for distribution to concerned pet owners.

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