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Is Achillea millefolium 'Cerise Queen' toxic to cats?

Achillea millefolium 'Cerise Queen'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists achillea millefolium 'cerise queen' as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is ASPCA-listed as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses, causing increased salivation, vomiting, diarrhea, and dermatitis from achilleine and related compounds; this cultivar is the species itself and should be treated as toxic to pets.

What to do if your cat ate achillea millefolium 'cerise queen'

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move achillea millefolium 'cerise queen' out of reach.
  2. Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
  3. Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
  4. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK and follow their advice.
  5. Bring a leaf or photo of achillea millefolium 'cerise queen' to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your cat has eaten achillea millefolium 'cerise queen', contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.

Is achillea millefolium 'cerise queen' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is achillea millefolium 'cerise queen' toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists achillea millefolium 'cerise queen' as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is ASPCA-listed as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses, causing increased salivation, vomiting, diarrhea, and dermatitis from achilleine and related compounds; this cultivar is the species itself and should be treated as toxic to pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats achillea millefolium 'cerise queen'?

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is ASPCA-listed as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses, causing increased salivation, vomiting, diarrhea, and dermatitis from achilleine and related compounds; this cultivar is the species itself and should be treated as toxic to pets. Signs usually appear soon after chewing rather than hours later — watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy after your cat has had access to achillea millefolium 'cerise queen'.

What should I do if my cat ate achillea millefolium 'cerise queen'?

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your cat's mouth and take the plant away. Note how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless told to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

Is achillea millefolium 'cerise queen' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Achillea millefolium 'Cerise Queen' is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full achillea millefolium 'cerise queen' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to achillea millefolium 'cerise queen'?

For a similar look without the risk, see the best cats-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.

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