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Is Common Agrimony toxic to cats?

Agrimonia eupatoria

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists common agrimony as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Agrimonia eupatoria is not individually listed on the ASPCA toxic or non-toxic plant database. It contains tannins and agrimonolide, and while it has been used in herbal preparations for digestive complaints in pets at low doses, the safety threshold is unclear. Classified as mildly toxic on a precautionary basis; consult a veterinarian if a pet ingests significant amounts.

What to do if your cat ate common agrimony

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

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

Is common agrimony toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is common agrimony toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists common agrimony as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. Agrimonia eupatoria is not individually listed on the ASPCA toxic or non-toxic plant database. It contains tannins and agrimonolide, and while it has been used in herbal preparations for digestive complaints in pets at low doses, the safety threshold is unclear. Classified as mildly toxic on a precautionary basis; consult a veterinarian if a pet ingests significant amounts.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats common agrimony?

Agrimonia eupatoria is not individually listed on the ASPCA toxic or non-toxic plant database. It contains tannins and agrimonolide, and while it has been used in herbal preparations for digestive complaints in pets at low doses, the safety threshold is unclear. Classified as mildly toxic on a precautionary basis; consult a veterinarian if a pet ingests significant amounts. 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 common agrimony.

What should I do if my cat ate common agrimony?

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 common agrimony toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Common Agrimony is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full common agrimony pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to common agrimony?

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 common agrimony pet-safety