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Is Mountain Hydrangea 'Bluebird' toxic to cats?

Hydrangea serrata 'Bluebird'

Toxic to cats

Yes — mountain hydrangea 'bluebird' 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. Toxic to cats and dogs per the ASPCA, which lists Hydrangea as toxic. It contains cyanogenic glycosides; ingestion of leaves, buds, or flowers can cause vomiting, diarrhea, depression, and lethargy, with cyanide-type poisoning rare and linked to large quantities.

What to do if your cat ate mountain hydrangea 'bluebird'

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

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

Is mountain hydrangea 'bluebird' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is mountain hydrangea 'bluebird' toxic to cats?

Yes — mountain hydrangea 'bluebird' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Toxic to cats and dogs per the ASPCA, which lists Hydrangea as toxic. It contains cyanogenic glycosides; ingestion of leaves, buds, or flowers can cause vomiting, diarrhea, depression, and lethargy, with cyanide-type poisoning rare and linked to large quantities.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats mountain hydrangea 'bluebird'?

Toxic to cats and dogs per the ASPCA, which lists Hydrangea as toxic. It contains cyanogenic glycosides; ingestion of leaves, buds, or flowers can cause vomiting, diarrhea, depression, and lethargy, with cyanide-type poisoning rare and linked to large quantities. 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 mountain hydrangea 'bluebird'.

What should I do if my cat ate mountain hydrangea 'bluebird'?

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 mountain hydrangea 'bluebird' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Mountain Hydrangea 'Bluebird' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full mountain hydrangea 'bluebird' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to mountain hydrangea 'bluebird'?

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 mountain hydrangea 'bluebird' pet-safety