Plant safety for cats and dogs
Check a houseplant, look up flowers for a bouquet, or find what to do after your pet eats a plant. Start with your pet: the same plant can pose very different risks to a cat and a dog.
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Eaten an unknown or potentially toxic plant? Call now.
Call your veterinarian or a pet poison line right away. You do not need to finish searching first. A plant's safety for cats does not establish its safety for dogs.
US poison services. Consultation fees may apply.
Find a plant or flower
Showing guides for dogs. Check the plant name as well as the photo.
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Try another name or spelling. A missing result does not mean a plant is safe. If your dog ate an unidentified plant, use the veterinary contacts above.
Photos are a browsing aid, not a reliable plant identification service. In a home with cats and dogs, check the guidance for both.
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Bouquets, houseplants & celebrations
Before you bring the plants home
Planning a room, a gift, or a holiday table? Start with the names of the plants you are considering, then check each one.
- 01 / IDENTIFY
Get the plant names
Keep the label or ask the florist. Common names can describe different plants.
- 02 / CHECK
Look up every plant
A mixed bouquet needs more than one lookup. Read the full guide for qualifications and other risks.
- 03 / PLAN
Think beyond the flowers
Include ribbons, wrapping, and other floral materials in your planning.
Review status is shown on each guide. General guidance does not replace your veterinarian.