Is Echinacea 'Cheyenne Spirit' toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists echinacea 'cheyenne spirit' 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. Echinacea is not individually confirmed on the ASPCA toxic/non-toxic plant database (its ASPCA URL resolves to the generic plant search rather than a listing), so a pet-safe label cannot be assured; treat with caution and verify with a vet. Eating large quantities may cause mild gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting or diarrhoea.

Echinacea is not individually confirmed on the ASPCA toxic/non-toxic plant database (its ASPCA URL resolves to the generic plant search rather than a listing), so a pet-safe label cannot be assured; treat with caution and verify with a vet. Eating large quantities may cause mild gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting or diarrhoea. 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 echinacea 'cheyenne spirit'.

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.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Echinacea 'Cheyenne Spirit' is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full echinacea 'cheyenne spirit' pet-safety guide for both species.

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.