Pet-Safe Flowers for Bouquets
Last reviewed October 2026
Sending flowers to a home with pets? These flowers are listed as non-toxic to both cats and dogs in our data.
Ask the florist to leave out the flowers in the second list, especially lilies if there's a cat in the house.
Flowers safe for cats and dogs
- African VioletCats: Non-toxicDogs: Non-toxic
- CalendulaCats: Non-toxicDogs: Non-toxic
- CamelliaCats: Non-toxicDogs: Non-toxic
- FuchsiaCats: Non-toxicDogs: Non-toxic
- Gerbera DaisyCats: Non-toxicDogs: Non-toxic
- Goldfish PlantCats: Non-toxicDogs: Non-toxic
- ImpatiensCats: Non-toxicDogs: Non-toxic
- Lipstick PlantCats: Non-toxicDogs: Non-toxic
- PetuniaCats: Non-toxicDogs: Non-toxic
- Phalaenopsis OrchidCats: Non-toxicDogs: Non-toxic
- RoseCats: Non-toxicDogs: Non-toxic
- SnapdragonCats: Non-toxicDogs: Non-toxic
- SunflowerCats: Non-toxicDogs: Non-toxic
- ZinniaCats: Non-toxicDogs: Non-toxic
Flowers to keep out of bouquets
- Easter LilyCats: ToxicDogs: Non-toxic
- Tiger LilyCats: ToxicDogs: Non-toxic
- Stargazer LilyCats: ToxicDogs: Non-toxic
- Asiatic LilyCats: ToxicDogs: Non-toxic
- DaylilyCats: ToxicDogs: Non-toxic
- Lily of the ValleyCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- TulipCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- DaffodilCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- CarnationCats: Mildly toxicDogs: Mildly toxic
- ChrysanthemumCats: Mildly toxicDogs: Mildly toxic
- Baby's BreathCats: Mildly toxicDogs: Mildly toxic
- HydrangeaCats: Mildly toxicDogs: Mildly toxic
- IrisCats: Mildly toxicDogs: Mildly toxic
Frequently asked questions
Are roses safe for cats and dogs?
Yes, roses are considered non-toxic. Thorns can still scratch, so remove them if you can.
Which bouquet flowers are dangerous for cats?
Lilies are the biggest concern; even pollen or vase water can cause kidney failure. Tulips, daffodils and others can also cause stomach upset.
Is baby's breath toxic to pets?
Baby's breath is mildly toxic and can cause vomiting and diarrhea.