Safety Tips For Valentine's Day (Huh?)

Happy Valentine's Day!

Bet you never thought to associate Valentine's Day with pet hazards, but hey, that's our job, to be better safe than sorry. So please read these tips to keep your furry ones safe today, and then proceed to give them a kiss and a hug. After all, have you ever had a Valentine who gives you more love?

- Many varieties of lilies are highly toxic to cats, so if these are your—or your Valentine’s—flower of choice, make sure your cats can’t get near them. Other potentially poisonous flowers may include tulips, amaryllis, daisies, chrysanthemums and baby’s breath. Check out our Safe Flower Guide for a list of alternatives.

- Candlelit dinners are about as high on the romantic scale as you can get—but please don’t leave the room while flames are still burning. Many pets, particularly kittens, are attracted to the flames and could get burned or singed. Let curious paws find safer things to play with!

- Take extra care if you’ll be serving vino with your dinner—many pets have been known to explore an alcoholic beverage left in a glass. If ingested, this could cause a range of symptoms, from vomiting and diarrhea to metabolic disturbances and even coma.

Click here for the complete ASPCA Guide to a Pet-Friendly Valentine’s Day.