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Is Lavandin toxic to cats?

Lavandula x intermedia

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists lavandin 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. As a Lavandula hybrid, L. x intermedia shares the genus toxicity profile. ASPCA lists lavender as toxic to dogs and cats; the linalool and linalyl acetate compounds present in the aromatic oils can cause nausea and gastrointestinal upset if ingested. Camphor levels are higher in lavandin than in L. angustifolia and add additional concern for cats especially.

What to do if your cat ate lavandin

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

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

Is lavandin toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is lavandin toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists lavandin 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. As a Lavandula hybrid, L. x intermedia shares the genus toxicity profile. ASPCA lists lavender as toxic to dogs and cats; the linalool and linalyl acetate compounds present in the aromatic oils can cause nausea and gastrointestinal upset if ingested. Camphor levels are higher in lavandin than in L. angustifolia and add additional concern for cats especially.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats lavandin?

As a Lavandula hybrid, L. x intermedia shares the genus toxicity profile. ASPCA lists lavender as toxic to dogs and cats; the linalool and linalyl acetate compounds present in the aromatic oils can cause nausea and gastrointestinal upset if ingested. Camphor levels are higher in lavandin than in L. angustifolia and add additional concern for cats especially. 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 lavandin.

What should I do if my cat ate lavandin?

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 lavandin toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Lavandin is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full lavandin pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to lavandin?

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 lavandin pet-safety