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Is Compact bog rosemary toxic to cats?

Andromeda polifolia 'Compacta'

Toxic to cats

Yes — compact bog rosemary 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 parts of Andromeda polifolia 'Compacta' contain grayanotoxins, identical in toxicity to the species. Toxic to dogs, cats, horses, and humans. Ingestion causes vomiting, drooling, weakness, low blood pressure, and cardiac effects. Keep away from pets and children despite the plant's appealing appearance.

What to do if your cat ate compact bog rosemary

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

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

Is compact bog rosemary toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is compact bog rosemary toxic to cats?

Yes — compact bog rosemary is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. All parts of Andromeda polifolia 'Compacta' contain grayanotoxins, identical in toxicity to the species. Toxic to dogs, cats, horses, and humans. Ingestion causes vomiting, drooling, weakness, low blood pressure, and cardiac effects. Keep away from pets and children despite the plant's appealing appearance.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats compact bog rosemary?

All parts of Andromeda polifolia 'Compacta' contain grayanotoxins, identical in toxicity to the species. Toxic to dogs, cats, horses, and humans. Ingestion causes vomiting, drooling, weakness, low blood pressure, and cardiac effects. Keep away from pets and children despite the plant's appealing appearance. 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 compact bog rosemary.

What should I do if my cat ate compact bog rosemary?

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 compact bog rosemary toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Compact bog rosemary is toxic to dogs as well. See the full compact bog rosemary pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to compact bog rosemary?

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 compact bog rosemary pet-safety