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Is Dahlia 'Cafe au Lait' toxic to cats?

Dahlia 'Cafe au Lait'

Toxic to cats

Yes — dahlia 'cafe au lait' 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. Dahlias are listed as toxic to dogs and cats by the ASPCA. Ingestion can cause gastrointestinal upset, mild skin irritation, and lethargy. Keep all plant parts away from pets.

What to do if your cat ate dahlia 'cafe au lait'

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move dahlia 'cafe au lait' 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 dahlia 'cafe au lait' to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is dahlia 'cafe au lait' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is dahlia 'cafe au lait' toxic to cats?

Yes — dahlia 'cafe au lait' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Dahlias are listed as toxic to dogs and cats by the ASPCA. Ingestion can cause gastrointestinal upset, mild skin irritation, and lethargy. Keep all plant parts away from pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats dahlia 'cafe au lait'?

Dahlias are listed as toxic to dogs and cats by the ASPCA. Ingestion can cause gastrointestinal upset, mild skin irritation, and lethargy. Keep all plant parts away from pets. 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 dahlia 'cafe au lait'.

What should I do if my cat ate dahlia 'cafe au lait'?

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 dahlia 'cafe au lait' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Dahlia 'Cafe au Lait' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full dahlia 'cafe au lait' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to dahlia 'cafe au lait'?

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 dahlia 'cafe au lait' pet-safety