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Is Crow Garlic toxic to cats?

Allium vineale

Toxic to cats

Yes — crow garlic 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 Allium species are listed as toxic to dogs and cats by the ASPCA. The toxic principles are organosulphur compounds (n-propyl disulfide and related thiosulphates) that cause oxidative damage to red blood cells, leading to Heinz-body haemolytic anaemia. Clinical signs include lethargy, weakness, reduced appetite, pale gums, haemoglobinuria, vomiting, and tachycardia; cats are more susceptible than dogs.

What to do if your cat ate crow garlic

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

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

Is crow garlic toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is crow garlic toxic to cats?

Yes — crow garlic is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. All Allium species are listed as toxic to dogs and cats by the ASPCA. The toxic principles are organosulphur compounds (n-propyl disulfide and related thiosulphates) that cause oxidative damage to red blood cells, leading to Heinz-body haemolytic anaemia. Clinical signs include lethargy, weakness, reduced appetite, pale gums, haemoglobinuria, vomiting, and tachycardia; cats are more susceptible than dogs.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats crow garlic?

All Allium species are listed as toxic to dogs and cats by the ASPCA. The toxic principles are organosulphur compounds (n-propyl disulfide and related thiosulphates) that cause oxidative damage to red blood cells, leading to Heinz-body haemolytic anaemia. Clinical signs include lethargy, weakness, reduced appetite, pale gums, haemoglobinuria, vomiting, and tachycardia; cats are more susceptible than dogs. 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 crow garlic.

What should I do if my cat ate crow garlic?

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 crow garlic toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Crow Garlic is toxic to dogs as well. See the full crow garlic pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to crow garlic?

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 crow garlic pet-safety