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Is Smooth Hydrangea 'Incrediball' toxic to cats?

Hydrangea arborescens 'Abetwo'

Toxic to cats

Yes — smooth hydrangea 'incrediball' 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 cats, dogs and horses. The leaves, buds and flowers contain cyanogenic glycosides; ingestion of significant amounts can cause vomiting, diarrhoea and lethargy.

What to do if your cat ate smooth hydrangea 'incrediball'

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

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

Is smooth hydrangea 'incrediball' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is smooth hydrangea 'incrediball' toxic to cats?

Yes — smooth hydrangea 'incrediball' 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 cats, dogs and horses. The leaves, buds and flowers contain cyanogenic glycosides; ingestion of significant amounts can cause vomiting, diarrhoea and lethargy.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats smooth hydrangea 'incrediball'?

ASPCA lists Hydrangea as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The leaves, buds and flowers contain cyanogenic glycosides; ingestion of significant amounts can cause vomiting, diarrhoea and lethargy. 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 smooth hydrangea 'incrediball'.

What should I do if my cat ate smooth hydrangea 'incrediball'?

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 smooth hydrangea 'incrediball' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Smooth Hydrangea 'Incrediball' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full smooth hydrangea 'incrediball' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to smooth hydrangea 'incrediball'?

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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