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Is Mophead Hydrangea 'Cityline Paris' toxic to cats?

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Paris Rapa'

Toxic to cats

Yes — mophead hydrangea 'cityline paris' 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. ASPCA lists Hydrangea as toxic to dogs, cats and horses. Leaves, buds and flowers contain cyanogenic glycosides; ingestion typically causes vomiting, diarrhoea and lethargy. Serious cyanide poisoning is rare and requires eating a large amount, but keep pets from grazing on it.

What to do if your cat ate mophead hydrangea 'cityline paris'

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move mophead hydrangea 'cityline paris' 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 mophead hydrangea 'cityline paris' to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is mophead hydrangea 'cityline paris' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is mophead hydrangea 'cityline paris' toxic to cats?

Yes — mophead hydrangea 'cityline paris' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists Hydrangea as toxic to dogs, cats and horses. Leaves, buds and flowers contain cyanogenic glycosides; ingestion typically causes vomiting, diarrhoea and lethargy. Serious cyanide poisoning is rare and requires eating a large amount, but keep pets from grazing on it.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats mophead hydrangea 'cityline paris'?

ASPCA lists Hydrangea as toxic to dogs, cats and horses. Leaves, buds and flowers contain cyanogenic glycosides; ingestion typically causes vomiting, diarrhoea and lethargy. Serious cyanide poisoning is rare and requires eating a large amount, but keep pets from grazing on it. 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 mophead hydrangea 'cityline paris'.

What should I do if my cat ate mophead hydrangea 'cityline paris'?

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 mophead hydrangea 'cityline paris' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Mophead Hydrangea 'Cityline Paris' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full mophead hydrangea 'cityline paris' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to mophead hydrangea 'cityline paris'?

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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