Pet-Friendly Flower Bouquets | North Star Blooms | Roseville MN
What Does "Non-Toxic" Mean?
A "non-toxic" bouquet is composed of flowers and plants that are not known to cause significant health issues in most animals. These blooms are carefully selected to avoid common toxic ingredients that could harm pets.
Important Considerations for Pet Owners
While a "non-toxic" label reduces the risk of poisoning, it doesn't eliminate all potential hazards. Here's what you should know:
Allergies and Sensitivities: Just like humans, pets can have individual allergies or sensitivities to certain plants or flowers. Even non-toxic varieties can sometimes cause mild-severe reactions, depending on the severity of the allergy.
Ingestion and Behavior: Pets are naturally curious, and some may still chew on or ingest plant material, even if it's non-toxic. While this might not lead to poisoning, it could still cause digestive discomfort or other minor issues.
Best Practices: To ensure the safety of your pets, it's always best to keep flowers and plants out of their reach, especially if they tend to get into things. Placing bouquets on higher shelves or in areas your pet can't access is a simple way to prevent any accidental ingestion.
Common Non-Toxic Varieties
Salal, Orchids, Stock, Freesia, Snapdragons, Waxflower, Statice, Limonium, Veronica, Lisianthus, Roses, Sunflowers, and Gerbera Daisies