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Is Apennine Windflower toxic to cats?

Anemone apennina

Toxic to cats

Yes — apennine windflower 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. Anemone species are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. All parts contain protoanemonin, an irritant compound from the Ranunculaceae family, which causes oral irritation, drooling, vomiting, and gastrointestinal distress. Contact a veterinarian if ingestion is suspected.

What to do if your cat ate apennine windflower

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

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

Is apennine windflower toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is apennine windflower toxic to cats?

Yes — apennine windflower is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Anemone species are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. All parts contain protoanemonin, an irritant compound from the Ranunculaceae family, which causes oral irritation, drooling, vomiting, and gastrointestinal distress. Contact a veterinarian if ingestion is suspected.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats apennine windflower?

Anemone species are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. All parts contain protoanemonin, an irritant compound from the Ranunculaceae family, which causes oral irritation, drooling, vomiting, and gastrointestinal distress. Contact a veterinarian if ingestion is suspected. 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 apennine windflower.

What should I do if my cat ate apennine windflower?

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 apennine windflower toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Apennine Windflower is toxic to dogs as well. See the full apennine windflower pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to apennine windflower?

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 apennine windflower pet-safety