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Is Corn Mint toxic to cats?

Mentha arvensis

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists corn mint 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. The ASPCA lists Mentha species (mint, garden mint) as mildly toxic to cats and dogs, with gastrointestinal irritation — vomiting and diarrhoea — cited as the clinical signs. The essential oils, particularly menthol, are the irritating principle. Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium) within the same genus is severely toxic and must not be confused with field mint.

What to do if your cat ate corn mint

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

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

Is corn mint toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is corn mint toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists corn mint 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. The ASPCA lists Mentha species (mint, garden mint) as mildly toxic to cats and dogs, with gastrointestinal irritation — vomiting and diarrhoea — cited as the clinical signs. The essential oils, particularly menthol, are the irritating principle. Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium) within the same genus is severely toxic and must not be confused with field mint.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats corn mint?

The ASPCA lists Mentha species (mint, garden mint) as mildly toxic to cats and dogs, with gastrointestinal irritation — vomiting and diarrhoea — cited as the clinical signs. The essential oils, particularly menthol, are the irritating principle. Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium) within the same genus is severely toxic and must not be confused with field mint. 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 corn mint.

What should I do if my cat ate corn mint?

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 corn mint toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Corn Mint is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full corn mint pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to corn mint?

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 corn mint pet-safety