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Is Chrysanthemum Greens toxic to cats?

Glebionis coronaria

Toxic to cats

Yes — chrysanthemum greens 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. The ASPCA lists Chrysanthemum (now Glebionis/Chrysanthemum spp.) as toxic to dogs, cats and horses. The toxic principles are pyrethrins and sesquiterpene lactones; signs include vomiting, diarrhoea, hypersalivation, dermatitis and incoordination. Although the young leaves are eaten by humans, keep plants away from pets.

What to do if your cat ate chrysanthemum greens

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

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

Is chrysanthemum greens toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is chrysanthemum greens toxic to cats?

Yes — chrysanthemum greens is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The ASPCA lists Chrysanthemum (now Glebionis/Chrysanthemum spp.) as toxic to dogs, cats and horses. The toxic principles are pyrethrins and sesquiterpene lactones; signs include vomiting, diarrhoea, hypersalivation, dermatitis and incoordination. Although the young leaves are eaten by humans, keep plants away from pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats chrysanthemum greens?

The ASPCA lists Chrysanthemum (now Glebionis/Chrysanthemum spp.) as toxic to dogs, cats and horses. The toxic principles are pyrethrins and sesquiterpene lactones; signs include vomiting, diarrhoea, hypersalivation, dermatitis and incoordination. Although the young leaves are eaten by humans, keep plants away from pets. 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 greens.

What should I do if my cat ate chrysanthemum greens?

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 greens toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to chrysanthemum greens?

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 chrysanthemum greens pet-safety