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Is Chaytor's Lavender toxic to cats?

Lavandula x chaytorae

Toxic to cats

Yes — chaytor's 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 as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. Toxic principles are linalool and linalyl acetate. Clinical signs include nausea, vomiting (not in horses), and loss of appetite.

What to do if your cat ate chaytor's lavender

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

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

Is chaytor's lavender toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is chaytor's lavender toxic to cats?

Yes — chaytor's 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 as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. Toxic principles are linalool and linalyl acetate. Clinical signs include nausea, vomiting (not in horses), and loss of appetite.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats chaytor's lavender?

ASPCA lists Lavandula as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. Toxic principles are linalool and linalyl acetate. Clinical signs include nausea, vomiting (not in horses), 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 chaytor's lavender.

What should I do if my cat ate chaytor's 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 chaytor's lavender toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Chaytor's Lavender is toxic to dogs as well. See the full chaytor's lavender pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to chaytor's 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 chaytor's lavender pet-safety