Veterinarians are sharing their floral safety tips this Valentine's Day to keep your pets safe.
If you have these flowers in your home: sunflowers, petunias and pansies, they are all pet-friendly flowers.
However, furry parents should stay away from certain flowers for their pet's health such as hydrangeas, which contain a chemical known as amygdalin, and carnations, which contain natural toxins.
A website called Trusted Housesitters that finds sitters to watch pets while their owners are away, teamed up with veterinarians around the nation to share what plants can be dangerous to pets, as well as those that are pet-friendly.
According to the organization, lilies are one flower that should be avoided by pets this February — especially cats, as they can cause deadly kidney failure.
Daffodils and tulips, meanwhile, are also poisonous to some animals, TrustedHousesitters said, especially their bulbs.
Angela Laws, head of community with TrustedHousesitters, says in a statement, "If you’re lucky enough to receive a bouquet this Valentine’s Day, often it’s the popular flowers that look and smell great in the home, that are the most harmful to our beloved pets."
“Make sure that anything you leave in reach of your pets is safe, should they get their paws on it, keeping an eye out to spot any abnormal signs that your pet has become unwell, in which case a vet should be consulted immediately," she adds.
The global pet-loving organization "Trusted Housesitters" also highlights that Marigolds and snapdragons are also pet-friendly, as well as violas, freesia and orchids.
Source: People.com