8 of the Most Poisonous Flowers for Pets

Watch out for deadly flowers growing in your garden or planted inside the home. Here are 8 of the most poisonous flowers for your pets.

1. Autumn Crocus

Colchicum Autumnale also known as autumn crocus are poisonous to both dogs and cats. If pets come in contact or eat any part of this toxic flower, the results could be serious or even fatal.

Autumn Crocus Photo Credit: Rüdiger Stehn (Flickr).

2. Daylily

Don’t let the stunning beauty of these flowers fool you! Although daylilies are not harmful to dogs, they are extremely toxic to cats and can cause kidney failure or illness when ingested.

Daylily Photo Credit: Peter Stevens (Flickr).

3. Hyacinth

Be aware of the dangers of hyacinth. If you have pets, stay clear of this colorful and cheery spring flower. Despite being easy to grow and having a sweet fragrance, they are very poisonous to dogs, especially freshly planted bulbs.

Hyacinth Photo Credit: Cliff Hand (Flickr).

4. Tulip

Tulips can be very poisonous to dogs, especially if they happen to eat them or dig up the bulbs you’ve just planted in your garden. If you suspect your dog has come in contact with this toxic flower, be sure seek veterinary attention immediately.

Tulip Photo Credit: Susanne Nilsson (Flickr).

5. Carnation

This poisonous flower ranges in color from white to pink to purple. Carnations are classified as mildly toxic to dogs, cats, and horses, making them unsafe for your home or garden. If ingested, symptoms of vomiting or diarrhea may occur.

Carnation Photo Credit: Jim, the photographer (Flickr).

6. Azalea

Azalea looks lovely, but they are one of the most poisonous flowers you can have in your garden. Not only is this flower toxic to dogs and cats, but it can also make horses, goats, and sheep extremely ill.

Azalea Photo Credit: Toshiyuki IMAI (Flickr).

7. Hosta

Although hostas are safe for humans, parts of the leaves and flowers contain saponins which present a real danger to your dog and cats. Keep pets safe, happy, and out of harms way by avoiding these flowers.

Hosta Photo Credit: Dornenwolf (Flickr).

8. Daffodil

If you have pets, you’ll want to pass on having this poisonous flower in your home or garden. Even though the entire flower is toxic to dogs, the Daffodil bulb is the most dangerous. To keep pets safe, consider tossing daffodils out of your flower selection.

Daffodil Photo Credit: Karen Blaha (Flickr).

Indoor or outdoor, choose flowers that fit your home’s landscape and are completely safe and pet-friendly.