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Is Anemone coronaria 'Meron Violet' toxic to cats?

Anemone coronaria 'Meron Violet'

Toxic to cats

Yes — anemone coronaria 'meron violet' 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 coronaria is in the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae) and is toxic to cats and dogs. While the ASPCA does not list Anemone under its own name, the genus shares the family toxic principle ranunculin, which converts to the irritant protoanemonin when tissue is chewed. Signs include mouth pain, drooling, vomiting and diarrhoea. Keep corms and cut stems away from pets.

What to do if your cat ate anemone coronaria 'meron violet'

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

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

Is anemone coronaria 'meron violet' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is anemone coronaria 'meron violet' toxic to cats?

Yes — anemone coronaria 'meron violet' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Anemone coronaria is in the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae) and is toxic to cats and dogs. While the ASPCA does not list Anemone under its own name, the genus shares the family toxic principle ranunculin, which converts to the irritant protoanemonin when tissue is chewed. Signs include mouth pain, drooling, vomiting and diarrhoea. Keep corms and cut stems away from pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats anemone coronaria 'meron violet'?

Anemone coronaria is in the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae) and is toxic to cats and dogs. While the ASPCA does not list Anemone under its own name, the genus shares the family toxic principle ranunculin, which converts to the irritant protoanemonin when tissue is chewed. Signs include mouth pain, drooling, vomiting and diarrhoea. Keep corms and cut stems away from 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 anemone coronaria 'meron violet'.

What should I do if my cat ate anemone coronaria 'meron violet'?

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 anemone coronaria 'meron violet' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Anemone coronaria 'Meron Violet' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full anemone coronaria 'meron violet' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to anemone coronaria 'meron violet'?

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 anemone coronaria 'meron violet' pet-safety