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Is Hydrangea 'Pinky Winky' toxic to cats?

Hydrangea paniculata 'DVPpinky' (Pinky Winky)

Toxic to cats

Yes — hydrangea 'pinky winky' 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 typically causes vomiting, depression, and diarrhoea; serious cyanide poisoning is rare and usually limited to GI upset. Keep clippings and fallen blooms out of pets' reach.

What to do if your cat ate hydrangea 'pinky winky'

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

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

Is hydrangea 'pinky winky' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is hydrangea 'pinky winky' toxic to cats?

Yes — hydrangea 'pinky winky' 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 typically causes vomiting, depression, and diarrhoea; serious cyanide poisoning is rare and usually limited to GI upset. Keep clippings and fallen blooms out of pets' reach.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats hydrangea 'pinky winky'?

ASPCA lists Hydrangea as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses, with cyanogenic glycoside as the toxic principle. Ingestion typically causes vomiting, depression, and diarrhoea; serious cyanide poisoning is rare and usually limited to GI upset. Keep clippings and fallen blooms out of pets' reach. 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 'pinky winky'.

What should I do if my cat ate hydrangea 'pinky winky'?

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 'pinky winky' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Hydrangea 'Pinky Winky' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full hydrangea 'pinky winky' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to hydrangea 'pinky winky'?

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 'pinky winky' pet-safety