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Is Corsican Mint toxic to cats?

Mentha requienii

Toxic to cats

Yes — corsican mint 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. Mentha requienii is covered by the ASPCA's Mint (Mentha sp., Lamiaceae) listing — toxic to dogs, cats and horses from essential oils, with vomiting and diarrhea on larger ingestions. As a walkable groundcover, keep pets from grazing planted areas.

What to do if your cat ate corsican mint

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

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

Is corsican mint toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is corsican mint toxic to cats?

Yes — corsican mint is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Mentha requienii is covered by the ASPCA's Mint (Mentha sp., Lamiaceae) listing — toxic to dogs, cats and horses from essential oils, with vomiting and diarrhea on larger ingestions. As a walkable groundcover, keep pets from grazing planted areas.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats corsican mint?

Mentha requienii is covered by the ASPCA's Mint (Mentha sp., Lamiaceae) listing — toxic to dogs, cats and horses from essential oils, with vomiting and diarrhea on larger ingestions. As a walkable groundcover, keep pets from grazing planted areas. 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 corsican mint.

What should I do if my cat ate corsican 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 corsican mint toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to corsican 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 corsican mint pet-safety