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Is Chrysanthemum 'Golden Cascade' toxic to cats?

Chrysanthemum 'Golden Cascade'

Toxic to cats

Yes — chrysanthemum 'golden cascade' 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. All Chrysanthemum species and cultivars are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Pyrethrins, sesquiterpene lactones, and other compounds in the foliage and flowers can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, drooling, and skin or eye irritation.

What to do if your cat ate chrysanthemum 'golden cascade'

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

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

Is chrysanthemum 'golden cascade' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is chrysanthemum 'golden cascade' toxic to cats?

Yes — chrysanthemum 'golden cascade' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. All Chrysanthemum species and cultivars are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Pyrethrins, sesquiterpene lactones, and other compounds in the foliage and flowers can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, drooling, and skin or eye irritation.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats chrysanthemum 'golden cascade'?

All Chrysanthemum species and cultivars are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Pyrethrins, sesquiterpene lactones, and other compounds in the foliage and flowers can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, drooling, and skin or eye irritation. 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 'golden cascade'.

What should I do if my cat ate chrysanthemum 'golden cascade'?

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 'golden cascade' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Chrysanthemum 'Golden Cascade' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full chrysanthemum 'golden cascade' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to chrysanthemum 'golden cascade'?

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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