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Is Chive-Leaved Thrift toxic to cats?

Armeria alliacea

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists chive-leaved thrift 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. Armeria alliacea is not listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. No toxic principles specific to this species are documented. Applied as mildly-toxic as a precautionary classification; consumption may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in cats and dogs.

What to do if your cat ate chive-leaved thrift

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move chive-leaved thrift 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 chive-leaved thrift to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is chive-leaved thrift toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is chive-leaved thrift toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists chive-leaved thrift 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. Armeria alliacea is not listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. No toxic principles specific to this species are documented. Applied as mildly-toxic as a precautionary classification; consumption may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in cats and dogs.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats chive-leaved thrift?

Armeria alliacea is not listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. No toxic principles specific to this species are documented. Applied as mildly-toxic as a precautionary classification; consumption may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in cats and dogs. 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 chive-leaved thrift.

What should I do if my cat ate chive-leaved thrift?

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 chive-leaved thrift toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Chive-Leaved Thrift is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full chive-leaved thrift pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to chive-leaved thrift?

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 chive-leaved thrift pet-safety