Valentine's Day - New research shows that a third of cat owners don’t know that their bouquet of flowers can include flowers that are toxic for cats

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and flowers are still one of the most popular gifts to spoil our loved ones. But did you know that some flowers could be potentially toxic to cats? New research* commissioned by Fancy Feast shows that more than a third of Australian cat owners (36%) are unaware their floral bouquet can include flowers that are potentially toxic to cats.

Actress and cat mum Olympia Valance is among those celebrating Valentine’s Day with her feline friends, jerry and Whisky, and has joined Fancy Feast to help educate Aussies on cat-safe flowers.

“Before joining Fancy Feast on this campaign, I knew that some flowers could be harmful for cats when I got my cat Jerry. I had this beautiful monstera plant in my house that was the only indoor plant. Anytime anyone walked into my home they would complement it. When Jerry was a kitten, he was playing with it nonstop and it got me thinking, ‘Maybe I should check if that plant is safe for cats’... it was not. The plant was rehomed that day”, Olympia said.

“That’s why I’m so happy to be involved in the new Fancy Feast® campaign to help educate Australians on safe flowers and plants to have in the house with cats. While flowers are beautiful, with Valentine’s Day coming up, it’s so important to be extra mindful of our furry friends and make sure we are not accidently putting them in danger.”

“My favourite cat-safe flowers are roses, especially on Valentine’s Day! I can also never get enough sunflowers. They always seem to brighten up my day”, Olympia said.

If you want to be safe when gifting a cat lover this Valentine’s Day, head to the Fancy Feast website to get additional information on toxic plants and flowers from Purina experts.