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Is Moroccan Mint toxic to cats?

Mentha spicata 'Moroccan'

Toxic to cats

Yes — moroccan mint 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. A spearmint cultivar, it sits within the ASPCA's Mint (Mentha sp., Lamiaceae) listing — toxic to dogs, cats and horses from essential oils, with vomiting and diarrhea on larger ingestions. Although spearmint is milder than peppermint, keep pets from grazing it.

What to do if your cat ate moroccan mint

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

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

Is moroccan mint toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is moroccan mint toxic to cats?

Yes — moroccan mint is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. A spearmint cultivar, it sits within the ASPCA's Mint (Mentha sp., Lamiaceae) listing — toxic to dogs, cats and horses from essential oils, with vomiting and diarrhea on larger ingestions. Although spearmint is milder than peppermint, keep pets from grazing it.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats moroccan mint?

A spearmint cultivar, it sits within the ASPCA's Mint (Mentha sp., Lamiaceae) listing — toxic to dogs, cats and horses from essential oils, with vomiting and diarrhea on larger ingestions. Although spearmint is milder than peppermint, keep pets from grazing it. 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 moroccan mint.

What should I do if my cat ate moroccan mint?

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 moroccan mint toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Moroccan Mint is toxic to dogs as well. See the full moroccan mint pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to moroccan mint?

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 moroccan mint pet-safety