7 Beautiful Flowers in Illinois Could Be Deadly to Your Cats

Spring in Illinois is beautiful, but if you have cats like me, you've got to be extremely careful this time of year.

I have two indoor cats, Ramen and Noodles, who don't really understand the outside world.  They know they enjoy the breeze from time to time but quickly run back inside when a car or bird pass by.  They're indoor cats with a love for limited adventure outdoors!

Say hi to my babies!

That's why I've been educating myself on what flowers and plants to keep an eye out for around my yard in case they decide to take a little taste when I'm not looking.  Some can be really toxic, and even deadly, to cats.

Spring In Illinois: Flowers That Are Extremely Toxic To Cats

• Amaryllis
• Lilies (most toxic)
• Daffodils
• Crocus
• Hyacinths
• Tulips
• Peonies

These are all super common in gardens, yards, and bouquets.  If you decide to bring home any flowers, make sure you're keeping them far, far away from your curious cats.  Like they say, "curiosity killed the cat".  We don't want that to become a literal thing.

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Some of the most common blooms in Illinois are the most toxic, as you can see from the list above.  So, as much as we all love the beauty spring has to offer, let's make sure we're not turning our homes into a floral minefield.  Protect your furbabies!

I saw this list on Facebook and knew I had to share with all my cat parents, too.  It's better to know what's harmful in case of emergencies.