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Is Coneflower 'White Swan' toxic to cats?

Echinacea purpurea

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists coneflower 'white swan' 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. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Echinacea purpurea is not listed as toxic by the ASPCA, but as it is not confirmed ASPCA non-toxic and immunostimulant compounds in the plant could affect pets, a conservative mildly-toxic rating is appropriate. Large ingestion may cause gastrointestinal upset in dogs and cats.

What to do if your cat ate coneflower 'white swan'

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

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

Is coneflower 'white swan' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is coneflower 'white swan' toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists coneflower 'white swan' 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. Echinacea purpurea is not listed as toxic by the ASPCA, but as it is not confirmed ASPCA non-toxic and immunostimulant compounds in the plant could affect pets, a conservative mildly-toxic rating is appropriate. Large ingestion may cause gastrointestinal upset in dogs and cats.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats coneflower 'white swan'?

Echinacea purpurea is not listed as toxic by the ASPCA, but as it is not confirmed ASPCA non-toxic and immunostimulant compounds in the plant could affect pets, a conservative mildly-toxic rating is appropriate. Large ingestion may cause gastrointestinal upset in dogs and cats. 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 coneflower 'white swan'.

What should I do if my cat ate coneflower 'white swan'?

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 coneflower 'white swan' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Coneflower 'White Swan' is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full coneflower 'white swan' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to coneflower 'white swan'?

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 coneflower 'white swan' pet-safety