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5 Tips for Cut Flowers with Cats

March 31, 2021 by L. E. Mastilock

It’s Spring again and the flowers are blooming!

5 Tips for Cut Flowers with #Cats #spring #flowers #pets #pethealth

It’s officially spring today! Hello warmer weather, longer days, gardening and sunshine! If your planning a garden, make sure to reference How to Make a Cat’s Garden before you get started.

Flowers are already beginning to bloom here on the west coast and if you’ve got spring fever, you’ll be flinging open those doors and windows and bringing those colorful blossoms in to brighten up your home after those long, cold winter months.

How to care for your cut flowers with cats in the house

 

1. Always make sure your flowers have enough fresh water. A cat can’t find enough places to drink from to avoid their actual water bowl.


2. Don’t use plant or flower food that could harm your pets. See: Caring for cut flowers without chemicals.

3. Use a sturdy vase with a heavy base to prevent it from getting knocked over easily. Museum or poster putty under the vase helps. Expect that your cat will move the vase if it’s in their way. Plan accordingly.

4. Some flowers are toxic to cats. Choose blooms that will not cause harm if chewed on by your fluffy companions. The ASPCA has a list of toxic and non-toxic plants for cats. Natural Cat Care Blog has put together a short list of good options of flowers that are safe for cats.

5. Make sure your cat has plenty of food and entertainment so those bright new cut flowers are less tempting to chew on. Cat Magazine has an article about why cats eat your cut flowers with some ideas for preventing it.

Remember, lillies may be beautiful, but they are deadly! They are very poisonous for cats. So find some alternative Easter decorations.

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Comments

  1. Christina Berry says

    May 6, 2015 at 3:16 pm

    Great post! I love fresh cut flowers and I almost always have at least one vase in my house. But it's a real challenge to keep Snickers out of them. There are some varieties he likes more than others, but he's interested in all of them! Thanks for the great tips!

  2. Katnapper says

    April 3, 2015 at 2:36 pm

    Forgot to add… Bonus – they last much longer!

  3. Katnapper says

    April 3, 2015 at 2:34 pm

    The only way I can enjoy a vase of cut flowers is by putting them in the refrigerator. It's actually a nice treat to lift the spirits every time you open it.

  4. The Island Cats says

    March 21, 2015 at 10:38 pm

    We rarely have flowers in the house because some cat (Wally!) likes to try and eat them and then knocks the vase over (no matter how heavy the bottom is). ~Ernie

  5. pilch92 15andmeowing says

    March 21, 2015 at 5:48 pm

    Great post! I keep all flowers in the diningroom ( off limits to cats). 🙂

    • L. E. Mastilock says

      March 23, 2015 at 5:45 am

      My cats don't believe anywhere is off limits

  6. Earl Lover says

    March 20, 2015 at 8:09 pm

    Good advice for cat owners.

    Woofs from Earl, Ethel and I at Earl's World!

  7. Lauren Miller says

    March 20, 2015 at 7:30 pm

    I wish we could have flowers in our house. Lilly cat chews on everything. 🙁 So we just never get any.

    • L. E. Mastilock says

      March 23, 2015 at 5:44 am

      It's very rare that we do. If it's not a cat, it's a child that knocks them over.

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