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Is Chrysanthemum 'Cottage Apricot' toxic to cats?

Chrysanthemum 'Cottage Apricot'

Toxic to cats

Yes — chrysanthemum 'cottage apricot' 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. Chrysanthemum cultivars are ASPCA-listed as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Pyrethrin and sesquiterpene lactone compounds can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, excessive salivation, skin irritation, and incoordination if ingested or handled.

What to do if your cat ate chrysanthemum 'cottage apricot'

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

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

Is chrysanthemum 'cottage apricot' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is chrysanthemum 'cottage apricot' toxic to cats?

Yes — chrysanthemum 'cottage apricot' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Chrysanthemum cultivars are ASPCA-listed as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Pyrethrin and sesquiterpene lactone compounds can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, excessive salivation, skin irritation, and incoordination if ingested or handled.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats chrysanthemum 'cottage apricot'?

Chrysanthemum cultivars are ASPCA-listed as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Pyrethrin and sesquiterpene lactone compounds can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, excessive salivation, skin irritation, and incoordination if ingested or handled. 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 chrysanthemum 'cottage apricot'.

What should I do if my cat ate chrysanthemum 'cottage apricot'?

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 chrysanthemum 'cottage apricot' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Chrysanthemum 'Cottage Apricot' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full chrysanthemum 'cottage apricot' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to chrysanthemum 'cottage apricot'?

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.

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