Most of us love flowers – these beautiful creatures that delight, create comfort and a pleasant atmosphere in the house. However, it is important to remember that not all plants are safe for your pets and pay special attention to the choice if a cat lives in the house.
Safe flowers
Fortunately, there are more than 200 types of flowers in the world that will not harm your pet in any way. For example, roses are chemically harmless to all pets, especially purrs.
Gerbera is a wonderful bright flower that symbolizes fun and joy. Quietly leave the bouquet in the same apartment with the cat, knowing that even if it is tried on the tooth, nothing bad will happen.
Orchids are also harmless in all their forms, so you can confidently place a planter in easy reach for the animal.
Sunflower is not only very beautiful, but also completely safe for cats, because it does not contain toxic substances. In addition, its bright sunny flowers noticeably improve mood.
Poisonous flowers
Keeping your Maine Coon safe is one of the most important aspects of caring for her. Carefully read the list of colors that can potentially harm her.
Here is a short list: gypsophila, azalea, strelitzia, begonia, aloe vera, clematis, chrysanthemums, daffodils, gladioli.
Some types of lilies (such as Asian, Japanese and tiger) are poisonous to cats in the same way as amaryllis, because their bulbs contain toxic phenanthridine alkaloids.
Narcissus is considered one of the most dangerous flowers for the cat family – it provokes respiratory depression and heart rhythm disturbances.
Tulip bulbs contain allergenic lactones. These substances cause vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite and depression in cats. The same reaction is caused by pyrethrins in chrysanthemums.
What flowers do cats like?
By the way, cats love plants too! So you can choose flowers so that both you and your pet like them.
The first favorite is, of course, catnip. In addition, fluffy ones are partial to lemongrass and lemongrass. Their invigorating aroma cheers up cats and gives a charge of vivacity.
If the cat is somewhat nervous or aggressive, put a pot of valerian or ordinary pharmacy chamomile at home, which will balance the pet’s temperament.
What to do if the cat ate a poisonous flower?
First, calm down, otherwise you will scare the animal even more. Try to identify which particular flower the cat has eaten, and then test it for potential toxicity. Call your veterinarian right away and describe the symptoms in detail.
After visiting the doctor, pet your cat to relieve stress. If possible, treat her with a treat and play with her.
When you get a cat, you get a new family member. Therefore, it is important to make sure that the house becomes not only native, but also a safe place for the animal.