Are roses toxic to cats and dogs?
No: roses are listed as non-toxic
Roses · Rosa spp.
That answer covers the rose plant, not unidentified flowers in a mixed bouquet or unknown substances added to vase water.
The ASPCA plant record for roses covers Rosa species. This is reference information, not veterinary advice.
Is it toxic to cats?
If the arrangement contains other flowers, identify each one before treating the whole bouquet as pet-safe.
Is it toxic to dogs?
The same ASPCA record covers dogs.
If your pet is unwell
Roses themselves are listed as non-toxic, but a mixed bouquet can contain other species. If your pet is unwell or the other flowers are unknown, contact a veterinarian and take the bouquet label or a clear photo with you.
Check another bouquet flower
Questions about roses and pets
Is a mixed rose bouquet pet-safe?
Not automatically. A mixed bouquet may contain other species. Identify each flower and consider any unknown substance in the vase water.
This guide follows established plant-care guidance and official ASPCA pet-safety references. How we verify our plant data → · Last reviewed: