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Is Double-flowered Chamomile toxic to cats?

Chamaemelum nobile 'Flore Pleno'

Toxic to cats

Yes — double-flowered chamomile 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-listed as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. This is a cultivar of Roman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile), which the ASPCA classifies as toxic; toxic principles include volatile oil, bisabolol, chamazulene, anthemic acid, and tannic acid. Signs include contact dermatitis, vomiting, diarrhoea, anorexia, and allergic reactions.

What to do if your cat ate double-flowered chamomile

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move double-flowered chamomile 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 double-flowered chamomile to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is double-flowered chamomile toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is double-flowered chamomile toxic to cats?

Yes — double-flowered chamomile is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA-listed as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. This is a cultivar of Roman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile), which the ASPCA classifies as toxic; toxic principles include volatile oil, bisabolol, chamazulene, anthemic acid, and tannic acid. Signs include contact dermatitis, vomiting, diarrhoea, anorexia, and allergic reactions.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats double-flowered chamomile?

ASPCA-listed as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. This is a cultivar of Roman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile), which the ASPCA classifies as toxic; toxic principles include volatile oil, bisabolol, chamazulene, anthemic acid, and tannic acid. Signs include contact dermatitis, vomiting, diarrhoea, anorexia, and allergic reactions. 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 double-flowered chamomile.

What should I do if my cat ate double-flowered chamomile?

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 double-flowered chamomile toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Double-flowered Chamomile is toxic to dogs as well. See the full double-flowered chamomile pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to double-flowered chamomile?

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 double-flowered chamomile pet-safety