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Is Hydrangea 'Pee Gee' toxic to cats?

Hydrangea paniculata 'Grandiflora'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists hydrangea 'pee gee' 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. Hydrangea species contain small amounts of cyanogenic glycosides, which can cause gastrointestinal upset (vomiting, diarrhoea) if ingested by dogs or cats. The ASPCA lists Hydrangea as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses; symptoms are generally mild unless large quantities are consumed.

What to do if your cat ate hydrangea 'pee gee'

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

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

Is hydrangea 'pee gee' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is hydrangea 'pee gee' toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists hydrangea 'pee gee' 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. Hydrangea species contain small amounts of cyanogenic glycosides, which can cause gastrointestinal upset (vomiting, diarrhoea) if ingested by dogs or cats. The ASPCA lists Hydrangea as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses; symptoms are generally mild unless large quantities are consumed.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats hydrangea 'pee gee'?

Hydrangea species contain small amounts of cyanogenic glycosides, which can cause gastrointestinal upset (vomiting, diarrhoea) if ingested by dogs or cats. The ASPCA lists Hydrangea as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses; symptoms are generally mild unless large quantities are consumed. 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 hydrangea 'pee gee'.

What should I do if my cat ate hydrangea 'pee gee'?

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 hydrangea 'pee gee' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Hydrangea 'Pee Gee' is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full hydrangea 'pee gee' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to hydrangea 'pee gee'?

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 hydrangea 'pee gee' pet-safety