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Is Iris 'Benton Susan' toxic to cats?

Iris 'Benton Susan'

Toxic to cats

Yes — iris 'benton susan' 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 Iris as toxic to cats and dogs (and horses). Toxic principle is pentacyclic terpenoids (zeorin, missourin, missouriensin), most concentrated in the rhizome. Ingestion can cause salivation, drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea and lethargy. Keep pets away, especially from dug or divided rhizomes.

What to do if your cat ate iris 'benton susan'

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move iris 'benton susan' 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 iris 'benton susan' to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is iris 'benton susan' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is iris 'benton susan' toxic to cats?

Yes — iris 'benton susan' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists Iris as toxic to cats and dogs (and horses). Toxic principle is pentacyclic terpenoids (zeorin, missourin, missouriensin), most concentrated in the rhizome. Ingestion can cause salivation, drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea and lethargy. Keep pets away, especially from dug or divided rhizomes.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats iris 'benton susan'?

ASPCA lists Iris as toxic to cats and dogs (and horses). Toxic principle is pentacyclic terpenoids (zeorin, missourin, missouriensin), most concentrated in the rhizome. Ingestion can cause salivation, drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea and lethargy. Keep pets away, especially from dug or divided rhizomes. 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 iris 'benton susan'.

What should I do if my cat ate iris 'benton susan'?

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 iris 'benton susan' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Iris 'Benton Susan' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full iris 'benton susan' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to iris 'benton susan'?

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 iris 'benton susan' pet-safety