Is Magnificent Juno Iris toxic to cats?

Yes — magnificent juno iris is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The ASPCA lists the genus Iris as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Toxic principles include irisin, iridin, and pentacyclic terpenoids concentrated in the bulb and fleshy roots. Ingestion causes drooling, vomiting, lethargy, abdominal pain, and diarrhoea. The brittle storage roots are particularly hazardous at planting time. Seek veterinary advice promptly if a pet ingests any part.

The ASPCA lists the genus Iris as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Toxic principles include irisin, iridin, and pentacyclic terpenoids concentrated in the bulb and fleshy roots. Ingestion causes drooling, vomiting, lethargy, abdominal pain, and diarrhoea. The brittle storage roots are particularly hazardous at planting time. Seek veterinary advice promptly if a pet ingests any part. 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 magnificent juno iris.

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.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Magnificent Juno Iris is toxic to dogs as well. See the full magnificent juno iris pet-safety guide for both species.

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.