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Is Blue Bird Rose of Sharon toxic to cats?

Hibiscus syriacus 'Blue Bird'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists blue bird rose of sharon 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. As a cultivar of Hibiscus syriacus, 'Blue Bird' carries the same mild toxicity profile. Ingestion may cause vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea in dogs and cats. More significant gastrointestinal effects have been reported in horses. Consult a veterinarian if a pet is known to have consumed any part of this plant.

What to do if your cat ate blue bird rose of sharon

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move blue bird rose of sharon 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 blue bird rose of sharon to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is blue bird rose of sharon toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is blue bird rose of sharon toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists blue bird rose of sharon 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. As a cultivar of Hibiscus syriacus, 'Blue Bird' carries the same mild toxicity profile. Ingestion may cause vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea in dogs and cats. More significant gastrointestinal effects have been reported in horses. Consult a veterinarian if a pet is known to have consumed any part of this plant.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats blue bird rose of sharon?

As a cultivar of Hibiscus syriacus, 'Blue Bird' carries the same mild toxicity profile. Ingestion may cause vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea in dogs and cats. More significant gastrointestinal effects have been reported in horses. Consult a veterinarian if a pet is known to have consumed any part of this plant. 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 blue bird rose of sharon.

What should I do if my cat ate blue bird rose of sharon?

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 blue bird rose of sharon toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Blue Bird Rose of Sharon is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full blue bird rose of sharon pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to blue bird rose of sharon?

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 blue bird rose of sharon pet-safety