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Is Hamburg Parsley toxic to cats?

Petroselinum crispum var. tuberosum

Toxic to cats

Yes — hamburg parsley is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. The ASPCA lists Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses; Hamburg parsley is the same species. The toxic principle is furanocoumarins, which can cause photosensitization and mild GI upset, mainly with large ingestion. Limit pet access to foliage and consult a vet on significant exposure.

What to do if your cat ate hamburg parsley

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

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

Is hamburg parsley toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is hamburg parsley toxic to cats?

Yes — hamburg parsley is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The ASPCA lists Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses; Hamburg parsley is the same species. The toxic principle is furanocoumarins, which can cause photosensitization and mild GI upset, mainly with large ingestion. Limit pet access to foliage and consult a vet on significant exposure.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats hamburg parsley?

The ASPCA lists Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses; Hamburg parsley is the same species. The toxic principle is furanocoumarins, which can cause photosensitization and mild GI upset, mainly with large ingestion. Limit pet access to foliage and consult a vet on significant exposure. 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 hamburg parsley.

What should I do if my cat ate hamburg parsley?

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 hamburg parsley toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Hamburg Parsley is toxic to dogs as well. See the full hamburg parsley pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to hamburg parsley?

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 hamburg parsley pet-safety