Is Dalmatian Chrysanthemum toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists dalmatian chrysanthemum 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. Tanacetum cinerariifolium contains pyrethrins, which are insecticidal compounds. These are toxic to cats and dogs if ingested in significant quantities, causing salivation, vomiting, tremors, and potentially more serious neurological signs. The plant is not listed individually by the ASPCA but the pyrethrin content warrants treating it as mildly to moderately toxic to pets. Avoid growing where pets can freely graze on it.

Tanacetum cinerariifolium contains pyrethrins, which are insecticidal compounds. These are toxic to cats and dogs if ingested in significant quantities, causing salivation, vomiting, tremors, and potentially more serious neurological signs. The plant is not listed individually by the ASPCA but the pyrethrin content warrants treating it as mildly to moderately toxic to pets. Avoid growing where pets can freely graze on it. 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 dalmatian chrysanthemum.

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: Dalmatian Chrysanthemum is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full dalmatian chrysanthemum 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.