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Is Girard's Thrift toxic to cats?

Armeria girardii

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists girard's thrift 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. Armeria girardii is not listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. No toxic principles have been documented for this species or the genus broadly. Applied as mildly-toxic as a precautionary classification; mild gastrointestinal upset may occur if ingested by cats or dogs.

What to do if your cat ate girard's thrift

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

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

Is girard's thrift toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is girard's thrift toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists girard's thrift 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. Armeria girardii is not listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. No toxic principles have been documented for this species or the genus broadly. Applied as mildly-toxic as a precautionary classification; mild gastrointestinal upset may occur if ingested by cats or dogs.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats girard's thrift?

Armeria girardii is not listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. No toxic principles have been documented for this species or the genus broadly. Applied as mildly-toxic as a precautionary classification; mild gastrointestinal upset may occur if ingested by cats or dogs. 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 girard's thrift.

What should I do if my cat ate girard's thrift?

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 girard's thrift toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Girard's Thrift is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full girard's thrift pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to girard's thrift?

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 girard's thrift pet-safety