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Is Apple Mint toxic to cats?

Mentha suaveolens

Toxic to cats

Yes — apple mint 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. Mentha suaveolens falls under the ASPCA's Mint (Mentha sp., Lamiaceae) listing — toxic to dogs, cats and horses via essential oils, causing vomiting and diarrhea with large ingestions. Its milder scent still warrants keeping pets from chewing it.

What to do if your cat ate apple mint

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

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

Is apple mint toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is apple mint toxic to cats?

Yes — apple mint is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Mentha suaveolens falls under the ASPCA's Mint (Mentha sp., Lamiaceae) listing — toxic to dogs, cats and horses via essential oils, causing vomiting and diarrhea with large ingestions. Its milder scent still warrants keeping pets from chewing it.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats apple mint?

Mentha suaveolens falls under the ASPCA's Mint (Mentha sp., Lamiaceae) listing — toxic to dogs, cats and horses via essential oils, causing vomiting and diarrhea with large ingestions. Its milder scent still warrants keeping pets from chewing it. 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 apple mint.

What should I do if my cat ate apple mint?

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 apple mint toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Apple Mint is toxic to dogs as well. See the full apple mint pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to apple mint?

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 apple mint pet-safety