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Is Chrysanthemum toxic to cats and dogs?
Chrysanthemum species · also called Mums, daisy
Cats
Mildly toxicDogs
Mildly toxicChrysanthemums contain pyrethrins and other irritants. Chewing them usually causes drooling, vomiting and diarrhoea, and sometimes wobbliness.
By Maya Hart
If your pet chewed it
- Rinse your pet’s mouth with water and offer a drink.
- Most pets recover within a few hours; call your vet if drooling, vomiting or pawing at the mouth continues.
Signs to watch for
- Drooling
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Wobbliness
- Skin irritation
What is harmful
- Parts
- All parts
- Substance
- Pyrethrins, sesquiterpene lactones
The details
Pyrethrins from chrysanthemums are the natural original of many insecticides. The amount in the flowers is small, but cats are sensitive to pyrethrin-type compounds, so keep chrysanthemum bouquets out of reach.
Pet-safe alternatives
- Sunflowers
- Roses
- Gerbera daisies
Questions owners ask
Is Chrysanthemum toxic to cats?
Yes — mildly toxic to cats. Harmful parts: all parts.
Is Chrysanthemum toxic to dogs?
Yes — mildly toxic to dogs. Harmful parts: all parts.
What happens if a pet eats chrysanthemum?
drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea, wobbliness, skin irritation.
What should I do if my pet chewed it?
Rinse your pet’s mouth with water and offer a drink. Most pets recover within a few hours; call your vet if drooling, vomiting or pawing at the mouth continues.
What are pet-safe alternatives to chrysanthemum?
Sunflowers, Roses, Gerbera daisies.
Sources
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