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Is Grosso lavandin toxic to cats?

Lavandula x intermedia 'Grosso'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists grosso lavandin 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. Lavandula x intermedia 'Grosso' shares the genus toxicity profile. ASPCA lists lavender as toxic to dogs and cats due to linalool and linalyl acetate. 'Grosso' has particularly high camphor content relative to other lavandins, which adds additional concern especially for cats. Ingestion of significant foliage or undiluted oil may cause vomiting, nausea, and lethargy.

What to do if your cat ate grosso lavandin

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

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

Is grosso lavandin toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is grosso lavandin toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists grosso lavandin 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. Lavandula x intermedia 'Grosso' shares the genus toxicity profile. ASPCA lists lavender as toxic to dogs and cats due to linalool and linalyl acetate. 'Grosso' has particularly high camphor content relative to other lavandins, which adds additional concern especially for cats. Ingestion of significant foliage or undiluted oil may cause vomiting, nausea, and lethargy.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats grosso lavandin?

Lavandula x intermedia 'Grosso' shares the genus toxicity profile. ASPCA lists lavender as toxic to dogs and cats due to linalool and linalyl acetate. 'Grosso' has particularly high camphor content relative to other lavandins, which adds additional concern especially for cats. Ingestion of significant foliage or undiluted oil may cause vomiting, nausea, and lethargy. 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 grosso lavandin.

What should I do if my cat ate grosso lavandin?

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 grosso lavandin toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Grosso lavandin is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full grosso lavandin pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to grosso lavandin?

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 grosso lavandin pet-safety