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Is Chrysanthemum 'Zeal Bronze' toxic to cats?

Chrysanthemum 'Zeal Bronze'

Toxic to cats

Yes — chrysanthemum 'zeal bronze' 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, including 'Zeal Bronze', are ASPCA-listed as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Pyrethrin compounds and sesquiterpene lactones cause vomiting, diarrhoea, hypersalivation, and dermatitis upon ingestion or skin contact.

What to do if your cat ate chrysanthemum 'zeal bronze'

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

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

Is chrysanthemum 'zeal bronze' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is chrysanthemum 'zeal bronze' toxic to cats?

Yes — chrysanthemum 'zeal bronze' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Chrysanthemum cultivars, including 'Zeal Bronze', are ASPCA-listed as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Pyrethrin compounds and sesquiterpene lactones cause vomiting, diarrhoea, hypersalivation, and dermatitis upon ingestion or skin contact.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats chrysanthemum 'zeal bronze'?

Chrysanthemum cultivars, including 'Zeal Bronze', are ASPCA-listed as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Pyrethrin compounds and sesquiterpene lactones cause vomiting, diarrhoea, hypersalivation, and dermatitis upon ingestion or skin contact. 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 'zeal bronze'.

What should I do if my cat ate chrysanthemum 'zeal bronze'?

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 'zeal bronze' toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to chrysanthemum 'zeal bronze'?

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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