Pets? Keep them away from our flowers

Flowers. A wonderful gift for yourself and the finishing touch to every interior. We aren’t the only ones to love flowers: our pets often find them quite wonderful too. 

Happy pets

Sniffing a bouquet can't hurt, but a bite is quickly taken. Have you noticed that your cat or dog likes to do more than just admire your bouquets from a distance? Then you should be on your guard. As beautiful as our flowers are, they are not to be eaten. So, please keep your bouquet away from dogs, cats, any other pets and also from children! Place the flowers in a spot where you are sure that your pet or sneaky children's hands cannot reach them.

Not edible

None of our flowers are edible, but our bouquets can also contain flowers or branches that are really dangerous for four-legged friends. Think, for example, of the lily or the tulip. Here are some of the varieties that your dog, cat (or any pet for that matter) should really never eat:

• Alstroemeria

• Asparagus fern

• Aster

• Astrantia

• Bupleurum

• Campanula

• Clematis

• Craspedia

• Delphinium

• Dianthus

• Eryngium

• Eucalyptus

• Lavender

• Lilies

• Ornithogalum

• Peonies

• Ranunculus

• Ruscus

• Solidago

• Tulip

Not a festive meal

There are several things that are central to holidays such as Christmas and Easter. Importantly: good food and festive decorations. Do you use flowers and plants for the latter? Make sure that this does not become a meal for your pet. Animals can become unwell from eating from a Christmas tree or a poinsettia and also from daffodils and tulips!

Still eaten?

Do you suspect that your pet has eaten flowers or plants, and are you concerned? Then contact a veterinarian immediately.