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Is Hawaii Blue Flossflower toxic to cats?

Ageratum houstonianum

Toxic to cats

Yes — hawaii blue flossflower is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. The ASPCA lists Ageratum houstonianum as toxic to horses due to pyrrolizidine alkaloids that can cause liver damage; it is also listed as toxic to dogs and cats, with ingestion potentially causing vomiting and lethargy. Keep away from livestock pastures.

What to do if your cat ate hawaii blue flossflower

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move hawaii blue flossflower 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 and follow their advice.
  5. Bring a leaf or photo of hawaii blue flossflower to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your cat has eaten hawaii blue flossflower, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.

Is hawaii blue flossflower toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is hawaii blue flossflower toxic to cats?

Yes — hawaii blue flossflower is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The ASPCA lists Ageratum houstonianum as toxic to horses due to pyrrolizidine alkaloids that can cause liver damage; it is also listed as toxic to dogs and cats, with ingestion potentially causing vomiting and lethargy. Keep away from livestock pastures.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats hawaii blue flossflower?

The ASPCA lists Ageratum houstonianum as toxic to horses due to pyrrolizidine alkaloids that can cause liver damage; it is also listed as toxic to dogs and cats, with ingestion potentially causing vomiting and lethargy. Keep away from livestock pastures. 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 hawaii blue flossflower.

What should I do if my cat ate hawaii blue flossflower?

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 and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

Is hawaii blue flossflower toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Hawaii Blue Flossflower is toxic to dogs as well. See the full hawaii blue flossflower pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to hawaii blue flossflower?

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.

Full hawaii blue flossflower pet-safety