Safe for Cats & Dogs
Beautiful flowers and a safe home for your pets are not mutually exclusive. Tempo Lazer can compose pet-safe arrangements — free of lilies, tulips, and other toxic blooms — for delivery across Washington DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. Just let us know at checkout.
Request Pet-Safe ArrangementHow to order pet-safe flowers: Add a note at checkout — "pet-safe arrangement, cats" or "pet-safe arrangement, dogs" — and we will substitute any potentially toxic flowers with safe alternatives. No extra charge.
These blooms are non-toxic to cats and dogs when used in arrangements.
Roses
Thorns can scratch — de-thorned roses are fine for pet homes
Sunflowers
Non-toxic to cats and dogs
Orchids (Phalaenopsis)
Safe for cats and dogs
Snapdragons
Non-toxic and beautiful in arrangements
Lisianthus
Non-toxic, great filler bloom
Celosia
Safe and dramatic — great for bold arrangements
Statice
Common in arrangements, safe for pets
Freesia
Non-toxic, beautiful fragrance
Gerbera Daisies
Non-toxic and cheerful
Alstroemeria
Safe for dogs; mildly toxic to cats if ingested in large amounts — keep elevated
We will not use these in pet-safe orders. Source: ASPCA Animal Poison Control.
Lilies
Highly toxic to cats — can cause kidney failure from even small amounts
Tulips
Bulbs are most toxic, but all parts can cause issues in cats and dogs
Daffodils
Toxic to cats, dogs, and horses
Hydrangea
Contains cyanogenic glycoside — toxic if ingested
Foxglove
Highly toxic to all pets
Autumn Crocus
Extremely toxic — can cause multi-organ damage
Azalea / Rhododendron
Toxic to cats and dogs
Baby's Breath
Mildly toxic — causes vomiting and diarrhea in pets
Always keep any flowers out of reach of pets. If your pet ingests flowers, contact the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center: (888) 426-4435.