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Is Daphne cneorum toxic to cats?

Daphne cneorum

Toxic to cats

Yes — daphne cneorum 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. ASPCA lists Daphne as toxic to dogs and cats. All parts of garland daphne contain daphnetoxin and mezerein, which cause severe oral irritation, drooling, vomiting, bloody diarrhoea and abdominal pain on ingestion. Keep pets away and seek veterinary care immediately if any part is eaten.

What to do if your cat ate daphne cneorum

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

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

Is daphne cneorum toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is daphne cneorum toxic to cats?

Yes — daphne cneorum is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists Daphne as toxic to dogs and cats. All parts of garland daphne contain daphnetoxin and mezerein, which cause severe oral irritation, drooling, vomiting, bloody diarrhoea and abdominal pain on ingestion. Keep pets away and seek veterinary care immediately if any part is eaten.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats daphne cneorum?

ASPCA lists Daphne as toxic to dogs and cats. All parts of garland daphne contain daphnetoxin and mezerein, which cause severe oral irritation, drooling, vomiting, bloody diarrhoea and abdominal pain on ingestion. Keep pets away and seek veterinary care immediately if any part is eaten. 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 daphne cneorum.

What should I do if my cat ate daphne cneorum?

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 daphne cneorum toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Daphne cneorum is toxic to dogs as well. See the full daphne cneorum pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to daphne cneorum?

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 daphne cneorum pet-safety