Is Gaillardia 'Sun Devil' toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists gaillardia 'sun devil' 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. Gaillardia is not individually listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs or cats, but the genus belongs to Asteraceae and contact with foliage can cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals, including pets. Ingestion of large quantities may cause gastrointestinal upset. Treat as mildly toxic out of caution.

Gaillardia is not individually listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs or cats, but the genus belongs to Asteraceae and contact with foliage can cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals, including pets. Ingestion of large quantities may cause gastrointestinal upset. Treat as mildly toxic out of caution. 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 gaillardia 'sun devil'.

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.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Gaillardia 'Sun Devil' is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full gaillardia 'sun devil' pet-safety guide for both species.

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.