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Is Grayswood Pink Rock Rose toxic to cats?

Cistus × lenis 'Grayswood Pink'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists grayswood pink rock rose 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. Cistus × lenis 'Grayswood Pink' is not listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database, and no toxic principles have been identified for this Cistus hybrid in veterinary literature. A precautionary mildly-toxic classification is applied; ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal upset.

What to do if your cat ate grayswood pink rock rose

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move grayswood pink rock rose 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 grayswood pink rock rose to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is grayswood pink rock rose toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is grayswood pink rock rose toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists grayswood pink rock rose 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. Cistus × lenis 'Grayswood Pink' is not listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database, and no toxic principles have been identified for this Cistus hybrid in veterinary literature. A precautionary mildly-toxic classification is applied; ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal upset.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats grayswood pink rock rose?

Cistus × lenis 'Grayswood Pink' is not listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database, and no toxic principles have been identified for this Cistus hybrid in veterinary literature. A precautionary mildly-toxic classification is applied; ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal upset. 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 grayswood pink rock rose.

What should I do if my cat ate grayswood pink rock rose?

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 grayswood pink rock rose toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Grayswood Pink Rock Rose is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full grayswood pink rock rose pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to grayswood pink rock rose?

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 grayswood pink rock rose pet-safety