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Is Anouk French lavender toxic to cats?

Lavandula stoechas 'Anouk'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists anouk french lavender 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. Lavandula stoechas is a lavender species, and ASPCA lists lavender as toxic to dogs and cats due to linalool and linalyl acetate content. L. stoechas has a higher concentration of camphor than L. angustifolia, raising concern particularly for cats. Ingestion of foliage or flowers may cause vomiting, nausea, and lethargy. Avoid letting pets chew on plants.

What to do if your cat ate anouk french lavender

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

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

Is anouk french lavender toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is anouk french lavender toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists anouk french lavender 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. Lavandula stoechas is a lavender species, and ASPCA lists lavender as toxic to dogs and cats due to linalool and linalyl acetate content. L. stoechas has a higher concentration of camphor than L. angustifolia, raising concern particularly for cats. Ingestion of foliage or flowers may cause vomiting, nausea, and lethargy. Avoid letting pets chew on plants.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats anouk french lavender?

Lavandula stoechas is a lavender species, and ASPCA lists lavender as toxic to dogs and cats due to linalool and linalyl acetate content. L. stoechas has a higher concentration of camphor than L. angustifolia, raising concern particularly for cats. Ingestion of foliage or flowers may cause vomiting, nausea, and lethargy. Avoid letting pets chew on plants. 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 anouk french lavender.

What should I do if my cat ate anouk french lavender?

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 anouk french lavender toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Anouk French lavender is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full anouk french lavender pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to anouk french lavender?

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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