Is Alan Fradd Rock Rose toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists alan fradd rock rose 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. Cistus × purpureus 'Alan Fradd' is not listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database, and no toxic principles have been identified for this hybrid in veterinary literature. A precautionary mildly-toxic classification is applied; ingestion of plant material may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in cats or dogs.

Cistus × purpureus 'Alan Fradd' is not listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database, and no toxic principles have been identified for this hybrid in veterinary literature. A precautionary mildly-toxic classification is applied; ingestion of plant material may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in cats or dogs. 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 alan fradd rock rose.

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.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Alan Fradd Rock Rose is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full alan fradd rock rose pet-safety guide for both species.

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.