Are Roses Toxic to Cats and Dogs?

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If you wish to keep roses indoors, you need know if they can hurt your pet. Roses aren't a problem, thankfully.

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Cats are curious and will inspect anything new, but eating a rose petal or other plant part usually causes only a little stomach upset.

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Most people worry about rose thorns, which can hurt your cat's mouth if it chews on them.

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The thorns on roses provide the most risk to most people because, if your cat chews on them, they could cut the inside of their mouth.

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Pesticide poisoning causes drooling, vomiting, lethargy, seizures, and tremors. Contact your vet if you think your cat ate a rose with pesticide.

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Like cats, dogs may be intrigued about new things in your yard or home. Luckily, roses are safer for dogs than cats. Rose petals are safe for dogs.

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Thorns are frequently the main issue. Dogs might get infected from rose bush thorn cuts. If your dog falls into a rose bush, its eyes may be injured.

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If you're unsure if your dog ingested rose chemicals or is acting strangely after racing through a rose bush, contact your vet.

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Add Green Roses to Your Garden

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