Pet safety
Is Gattefosse's Mint toxic to cats?
Mentha gattefossei
Mildly. The ASPCA lists gattefosse's mint 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. Mentha sp. is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs and cats (toxic principle: essential oils); the reported effect is vomiting and diarrhoea with large ingestions rather than a medical emergency. The ASPCA has a single genus-level entry for mint and no separate non-toxic listing for spearmint, so this page follows the genus. Verified 2026-07-27. Peppermint and pennyroyal are more concentrated and pennyroyal in particular is dangerous — keep all mints out of reach of a pet that chews plants.
What to do if your cat ate gattefosse's mint
- Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move gattefosse's mint out of reach.
- Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
- Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
- Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK and follow their advice.
- Bring a leaf or photo of gattefosse's mint to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.
General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your cat has eaten gattefosse's mint, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.
Is gattefosse's mint toxic to cats? — FAQ
Is gattefosse's mint toxic to cats?
Mildly. The ASPCA lists gattefosse's mint 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. Mentha sp. is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs and cats (toxic principle: essential oils); the reported effect is vomiting and diarrhoea with large ingestions rather than a medical emergency. The ASPCA has a single genus-level entry for mint and no separate non-toxic listing for spearmint, so this page follows the genus. Verified 2026-07-27. Peppermint and pennyroyal are more concentrated and pennyroyal in particular is dangerous — keep all mints out of reach of a pet that chews plants.
What are the symptoms if a cat eats gattefosse's mint?
Mentha sp. is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs and cats (toxic principle: essential oils); the reported effect is vomiting and diarrhoea with large ingestions rather than a medical emergency. The ASPCA has a single genus-level entry for mint and no separate non-toxic listing for spearmint, so this page follows the genus. Verified 2026-07-27. Peppermint and pennyroyal are more concentrated and pennyroyal in particular is dangerous — keep all mints out of reach of a pet that chews plants. 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 gattefosse's mint.
What should I do if my cat ate gattefosse's mint?
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 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.
Is gattefosse's mint toxic to dogs too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Gattefosse's Mint is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full gattefosse's mint pet-safety guide for both species.
What is a cat-safe alternative to gattefosse's mint?
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.
Type any plant to see what the ASPCA says about it and your cat.
Full gattefosse's mint pet-safety
- Is gattefosse's mint toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is gattefosse's mint toxic to dogs?
- My cat ate gattefosse's mint — emergency steps
- Best cats-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete gattefosse's mint care guide
- Best plant app for pet owners — which apps actually flag ASPCA toxicity before you buy the plant
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