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Is Agrimony toxic to cats?

Agrimonia eupatoria

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists agrimony 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. Not individually listed by the ASPCA; treat with caution and verify with a vet. Agrimony is high in tannins, which can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea if grazed in quantity. It is not confirmed as non-toxic by the ASPCA, so although risk is generally low, do not assume it is pet-safe.

What to do if your cat ate agrimony

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move agrimony 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 agrimony to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is agrimony toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is agrimony toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists agrimony 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. Not individually listed by the ASPCA; treat with caution and verify with a vet. Agrimony is high in tannins, which can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea if grazed in quantity. It is not confirmed as non-toxic by the ASPCA, so although risk is generally low, do not assume it is pet-safe.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats agrimony?

Not individually listed by the ASPCA; treat with caution and verify with a vet. Agrimony is high in tannins, which can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea if grazed in quantity. It is not confirmed as non-toxic by the ASPCA, so although risk is generally low, do not assume it is pet-safe. 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 agrimony.

What should I do if my cat ate agrimony?

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 agrimony toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Agrimony is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full agrimony pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to agrimony?

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 agrimony pet-safety