Is Dahlia 'Gallery Art Deco' toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists dahlia 'gallery art deco' 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. ASPCA lists Dahlia as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses; the toxic principle is unknown and reported signs are mild gastrointestinal upset and mild dermatitis. Prevent pets from chewing foliage or tubers.

ASPCA lists Dahlia as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses; the toxic principle is unknown and reported signs are mild gastrointestinal upset and mild dermatitis. Prevent pets from chewing foliage or tubers. 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 'gallery art deco'.

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.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Dahlia 'Gallery Art Deco' is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full dahlia 'gallery art deco' pet-safety guide for both species.

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.