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Is Green Cotton Lavender toxic to cats?

Santolina rosmarinifolia

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists green cotton lavender 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. Santolina is not listed on the ASPCA toxic or non-toxic plant database for cats or dogs. The volatile oils (including camphor and artemisia ketone) present in all Santolina species can cause mild gastrointestinal upset and contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals or pets; treat with caution and keep out of reach of animals that habitually chew plants.

What to do if your cat ate green cotton lavender

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

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

Is green cotton lavender toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is green cotton lavender toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists green cotton lavender 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. Santolina is not listed on the ASPCA toxic or non-toxic plant database for cats or dogs. The volatile oils (including camphor and artemisia ketone) present in all Santolina species can cause mild gastrointestinal upset and contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals or pets; treat with caution and keep out of reach of animals that habitually chew plants.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats green cotton lavender?

Santolina is not listed on the ASPCA toxic or non-toxic plant database for cats or dogs. The volatile oils (including camphor and artemisia ketone) present in all Santolina species can cause mild gastrointestinal upset and contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals or pets; treat with caution and keep out of reach of animals that habitually chew 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 green cotton lavender.

What should I do if my cat ate green cotton lavender?

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 green cotton lavender toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Green Cotton Lavender is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full green cotton lavender pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to green cotton lavender?

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 green cotton lavender pet-safety