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Is Bluebird Mountain Hydrangea toxic to cats?

Hydrangea serrata 'Bluebird'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists bluebird mountain hydrangea 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 serrata is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the genus Hydrangea is listed as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses — all parts contain cyanogenic glycosides. Keep pets and children away from foliage, flowers, and especially buds.

What to do if your cat ate bluebird mountain hydrangea

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

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

Is bluebird mountain hydrangea toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is bluebird mountain hydrangea toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists bluebird mountain hydrangea 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 serrata is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the genus Hydrangea is listed as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses — all parts contain cyanogenic glycosides. Keep pets and children away from foliage, flowers, and especially buds.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats bluebird mountain hydrangea?

Hydrangea serrata is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the genus Hydrangea is listed as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses — all parts contain cyanogenic glycosides. Keep pets and children away from foliage, flowers, and especially buds. 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 bluebird mountain hydrangea.

What should I do if my cat ate bluebird mountain hydrangea?

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 bluebird mountain hydrangea toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Bluebird Mountain Hydrangea is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full bluebird mountain hydrangea pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to bluebird mountain hydrangea?

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 bluebird mountain hydrangea pet-safety