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Is Hydrangea 'Little Lime' toxic to cats?

Hydrangea paniculata 'Jane' (Little Lime)

Toxic to cats

Yes — hydrangea 'little lime' 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 Hydrangea as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses, with cyanogenic glycoside as the toxic principle. Ingestion usually causes vomiting, depression, and diarrhoea; severe cyanide poisoning is rare and generally limited to GI signs. Keep prunings away from pets.

What to do if your cat ate hydrangea 'little lime'

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

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

Is hydrangea 'little lime' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is hydrangea 'little lime' toxic to cats?

Yes — hydrangea 'little lime' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists Hydrangea as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses, with cyanogenic glycoside as the toxic principle. Ingestion usually causes vomiting, depression, and diarrhoea; severe cyanide poisoning is rare and generally limited to GI signs. Keep prunings away from pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats hydrangea 'little lime'?

ASPCA lists Hydrangea as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses, with cyanogenic glycoside as the toxic principle. Ingestion usually causes vomiting, depression, and diarrhoea; severe cyanide poisoning is rare and generally limited to GI signs. Keep prunings away from pets. 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 'little lime'.

What should I do if my cat ate hydrangea 'little lime'?

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 'little lime' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Hydrangea 'Little Lime' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full hydrangea 'little lime' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to hydrangea 'little lime'?

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 'little lime' pet-safety