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Is Anemone × hybrida 'September Charm' toxic to cats?

Anemone × hybrida 'September Charm'

Toxic to cats

Yes — anemone × hybrida 'september charm' 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 is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs; plants in the Ranunculaceae family contain protoanemonin (released from ranunculin), an irritant glycoside causing drooling, oral and gastrointestinal irritation, vomiting and diarrhoea. Keep pets from chewing the foliage and flowers and consult a vet on ingestion.

What to do if your cat ate anemone × hybrida 'september charm'

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move anemone × hybrida 'september charm' 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 × hybrida 'september charm' to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is anemone × hybrida 'september charm' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is anemone × hybrida 'september charm' toxic to cats?

Yes — anemone × hybrida 'september charm' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Anemone is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs; plants in the Ranunculaceae family contain protoanemonin (released from ranunculin), an irritant glycoside causing drooling, oral and gastrointestinal irritation, vomiting and diarrhoea. Keep pets from chewing the foliage and flowers and consult a vet on ingestion.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats anemone × hybrida 'september charm'?

Anemone is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs; plants in the Ranunculaceae family contain protoanemonin (released from ranunculin), an irritant glycoside causing drooling, oral and gastrointestinal irritation, vomiting and diarrhoea. Keep pets from chewing the foliage and flowers and consult a vet on ingestion. 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 × hybrida 'september charm'.

What should I do if my cat ate anemone × hybrida 'september charm'?

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 × hybrida 'september charm' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Anemone × hybrida 'September Charm' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full anemone × hybrida 'september charm' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to anemone × hybrida 'september charm'?

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.

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