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Is Felty Germander toxic to cats?

Teucrium polium

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists felty germander 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. Teucrium polium contains neoclerodane diterpenes including teucrin A, which are documented hepatotoxins; human cases of germander-induced hepatitis have been reported in the medical literature (Annals of Internal Medicine, PubMed). The plant is not listed as non-toxic by the ASPCA. Ingestion by pets or people should be strictly avoided.

What to do if your cat ate felty germander

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

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

Is felty germander toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is felty germander toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists felty germander 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. Teucrium polium contains neoclerodane diterpenes including teucrin A, which are documented hepatotoxins; human cases of germander-induced hepatitis have been reported in the medical literature (Annals of Internal Medicine, PubMed). The plant is not listed as non-toxic by the ASPCA. Ingestion by pets or people should be strictly avoided.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats felty germander?

Teucrium polium contains neoclerodane diterpenes including teucrin A, which are documented hepatotoxins; human cases of germander-induced hepatitis have been reported in the medical literature (Annals of Internal Medicine, PubMed). The plant is not listed as non-toxic by the ASPCA. Ingestion by pets or people should be strictly avoided. 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 felty germander.

What should I do if my cat ate felty germander?

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 felty germander toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Felty Germander is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full felty germander pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to felty germander?

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 felty germander pet-safety