Is Helenium 'Moerheim Beauty' toxic to cats?

Yes — helenium 'moerheim beauty' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Not individually listed in the ASPCA database, but as a Helenium it carries the genus's documented toxicity (USDA ARS and Colorado State poisonous-plant guide): the plant contains toxic sesquiterpene lactones. Eating it can cause drooling, vomiting and diarrhoea, and weakness in larger amounts; keep pets and livestock away.

Not individually listed in the ASPCA database, but as a Helenium it carries the genus's documented toxicity (USDA ARS and Colorado State poisonous-plant guide): the plant contains toxic sesquiterpene lactones. Eating it can cause drooling, vomiting and diarrhoea, and weakness in larger amounts; keep pets and livestock away. 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 helenium 'moerheim beauty'.

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.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Helenium 'Moerheim Beauty' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full helenium 'moerheim beauty' pet-safety guide for both species.

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.