A Cavalier Landed in the Middle of the Spring Bouquet
Spring flowers cover the living room floor, and the little spaniel in the middle of them looks stunned by her own handiwork. A Blenheim Cavalier named Poppy sits in a drift of crushed tulip petals in red, pink and orange, her chestnut and white face turned toward the camera with startled, round eyes. A cozy sofa, a lamp and a few leftover petals on the table suggest the bouquet was once beautifully arranged.
Blenheim Cavaliers have chestnut patches on a pearly white coat, and they are known as sweet, affectionate lap dogs. They are also friendly explorers with strong noses, and a bunch of fresh flowers offers lots of textures and scents. Young dogs in particular like to pull and pounce on anything that moves in a vase or sways in the breeze.
Some flowers are dangerous for pets. Tulips contain compounds that can irritate the mouth and stomach, and the bulbs are the most concerning part. Lilies, in particular, are very toxic to cats, and many other common bouquets can cause problems too. If your dog or cat chews flowers, call your vet or a pet poison hotline, and keep bouquets high where paws cannot reach them.
Poppy, meanwhile, sits among the petals like a tiny queen who got carried away at her own garden party. She looks pretty, even if the flowers do not.
