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Is Jagged Lavender toxic to cats?

Lavandula pinnata

Toxic to cats

Yes — jagged lavender 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 Lavandula spp. as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. The toxic principles linalool and linalyl acetate cause nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite; essential oil from this genus is considerably more concentrated and therefore more hazardous than plant material.

What to do if your cat ate jagged lavender

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

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

Is jagged lavender toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is jagged lavender toxic to cats?

Yes — jagged lavender is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists Lavandula spp. as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. The toxic principles linalool and linalyl acetate cause nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite; essential oil from this genus is considerably more concentrated and therefore more hazardous than plant material.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats jagged lavender?

ASPCA lists Lavandula spp. as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. The toxic principles linalool and linalyl acetate cause nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite; essential oil from this genus is considerably more concentrated and therefore more hazardous than plant material. 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 jagged lavender.

What should I do if my cat ate jagged lavender?

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 jagged lavender toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Jagged Lavender is toxic to dogs as well. See the full jagged lavender pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to jagged lavender?

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 jagged lavender pet-safety