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Is Double Pink Oleander toxic to cats?

Nerium oleander 'Mrs. Roeding'

Toxic to cats

Yes — double pink oleander 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. Nerium oleander is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. All plant parts — leaves, stems, flowers, seeds, and roots — contain cardiac glycosides (oleandrin, neriine, digitoxigenin) that inhibit sodium/potassium ATPase, causing life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias, bradycardia, and electrolyte disturbances. Ingestion of even small quantities can be fatal in pets and children. Smoke from burning plant material is also toxic. Seek emergency veterinary care immediately if ingestion is suspected.

What to do if your cat ate double pink oleander

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

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

Is double pink oleander toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is double pink oleander toxic to cats?

Yes — double pink oleander is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Nerium oleander is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. All plant parts — leaves, stems, flowers, seeds, and roots — contain cardiac glycosides (oleandrin, neriine, digitoxigenin) that inhibit sodium/potassium ATPase, causing life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias, bradycardia, and electrolyte disturbances. Ingestion of even small quantities can be fatal in pets and children. Smoke from burning plant material is also toxic. Seek emergency veterinary care immediately if ingestion is suspected.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats double pink oleander?

Nerium oleander is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. All plant parts — leaves, stems, flowers, seeds, and roots — contain cardiac glycosides (oleandrin, neriine, digitoxigenin) that inhibit sodium/potassium ATPase, causing life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias, bradycardia, and electrolyte disturbances. Ingestion of even small quantities can be fatal in pets and children. Smoke from burning plant material is also toxic. Seek emergency veterinary care immediately if ingestion is suspected. 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 pink oleander.

What should I do if my cat ate double pink oleander?

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 pink oleander toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to double pink oleander?

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 pink oleander pet-safety