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Is Canary Island Lavender toxic to cats?

Lavandula canariensis

Toxic to cats

Yes — canary island lavender 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. ASPCA lists Lavandula spp. as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. Toxic principles are linalool and linalyl acetate; ingestion can cause nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite.

What to do if your cat ate canary island lavender

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

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

Is canary island lavender toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is canary island lavender toxic to cats?

Yes — canary island lavender is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists Lavandula spp. as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. Toxic principles are linalool and linalyl acetate; ingestion can cause nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats canary island lavender?

ASPCA lists Lavandula spp. as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. Toxic principles are linalool and linalyl acetate; ingestion can cause nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite. 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 canary island lavender.

What should I do if my cat ate canary island 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 canary island lavender toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Canary Island Lavender is toxic to dogs as well. See the full canary island lavender pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to canary island 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.

Full canary island lavender pet-safety