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Is Blue Ice bog rosemary toxic to cats?

Andromeda polifolia 'Blue Ice'

Toxic to cats

Yes — blue ice bog rosemary 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. Andromeda polifolia 'Blue Ice' contains grayanotoxins throughout all plant parts, the same toxins found in the species. Toxic to dogs, cats, horses, and humans. Even small quantities cause vomiting, lethargy, bradycardia, and hypotension. Contact a vet immediately if a pet has chewed the foliage.

What to do if your cat ate blue ice bog rosemary

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move blue ice bog rosemary 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 ice bog rosemary to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is blue ice bog rosemary toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is blue ice bog rosemary toxic to cats?

Yes — blue ice bog rosemary is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Andromeda polifolia 'Blue Ice' contains grayanotoxins throughout all plant parts, the same toxins found in the species. Toxic to dogs, cats, horses, and humans. Even small quantities cause vomiting, lethargy, bradycardia, and hypotension. Contact a vet immediately if a pet has chewed the foliage.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats blue ice bog rosemary?

Andromeda polifolia 'Blue Ice' contains grayanotoxins throughout all plant parts, the same toxins found in the species. Toxic to dogs, cats, horses, and humans. Even small quantities cause vomiting, lethargy, bradycardia, and hypotension. Contact a vet immediately if a pet has chewed the foliage. 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 ice bog rosemary.

What should I do if my cat ate blue ice bog rosemary?

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 ice bog rosemary toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Blue Ice bog rosemary is toxic to dogs as well. See the full blue ice bog rosemary pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to blue ice bog rosemary?

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 ice bog rosemary pet-safety