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Is Cape Gold Everlasting toxic to cats?

Helichrysum splendidum

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists cape gold everlasting 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. Helichrysum splendidum is not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. The genus contains camphor and other aromatic compounds that may cause gastrointestinal irritation if ingested. Classified here as mildly-toxic; consult a vet if a pet ingests the plant.

What to do if your cat ate cape gold everlasting

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

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

Is cape gold everlasting toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is cape gold everlasting toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists cape gold everlasting 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. Helichrysum splendidum is not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. The genus contains camphor and other aromatic compounds that may cause gastrointestinal irritation if ingested. Classified here as mildly-toxic; consult a vet if a pet ingests the plant.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats cape gold everlasting?

Helichrysum splendidum is not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. The genus contains camphor and other aromatic compounds that may cause gastrointestinal irritation if ingested. Classified here as mildly-toxic; consult a vet if a pet ingests the 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 cape gold everlasting.

What should I do if my cat ate cape gold everlasting?

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 cape gold everlasting toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Cape Gold Everlasting is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full cape gold everlasting pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to cape gold everlasting?

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 cape gold everlasting pet-safety