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Is Hyacinthus orientalis 'Carnegie' toxic to cats?

Hyacinthus orientalis 'Carnegie'

Toxic to cats

Yes — hyacinthus orientalis 'carnegie' 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. ASPCA lists Hyacinthus orientalis as toxic to cats and dogs. The bulb holds the highest concentration of toxic alkaloids and oxalate compounds; ingestion causes intense vomiting, hypersalivation and diarrhoea, with depression and tremors at higher doses. Bulb oxalate crystals can also irritate human skin.

What to do if your cat ate hyacinthus orientalis 'carnegie'

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move hyacinthus orientalis 'carnegie' 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 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK and follow their advice.
  5. Bring a leaf or photo of hyacinthus orientalis 'carnegie' to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your cat has eaten hyacinthus orientalis 'carnegie', contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.

Is hyacinthus orientalis 'carnegie' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is hyacinthus orientalis 'carnegie' toxic to cats?

Yes — hyacinthus orientalis 'carnegie' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists Hyacinthus orientalis as toxic to cats and dogs. The bulb holds the highest concentration of toxic alkaloids and oxalate compounds; ingestion causes intense vomiting, hypersalivation and diarrhoea, with depression and tremors at higher doses. Bulb oxalate crystals can also irritate human skin.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats hyacinthus orientalis 'carnegie'?

ASPCA lists Hyacinthus orientalis as toxic to cats and dogs. The bulb holds the highest concentration of toxic alkaloids and oxalate compounds; ingestion causes intense vomiting, hypersalivation and diarrhoea, with depression and tremors at higher doses. Bulb oxalate crystals can also irritate human skin. 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 hyacinthus orientalis 'carnegie'.

What should I do if my cat ate hyacinthus orientalis 'carnegie'?

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 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

Is hyacinthus orientalis 'carnegie' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Hyacinthus orientalis 'Carnegie' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full hyacinthus orientalis 'carnegie' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to hyacinthus orientalis 'carnegie'?

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.

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