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Is Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant' toxic to cats?

Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists nepeta 'six hills giant' 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. The ASPCA lists Catnip (Nepeta cataria), the type species of this genus, as toxic to cats, with nepetalactone as the toxic principle causing vomiting, diarrhoea and either sedation or stimulation. As a Nepeta, 'Six Hills Giant' should be treated the same; verify any individual concern with a vet. Most cats are attracted to and only mildly affected by catmint.

What to do if your cat ate nepeta 'six hills giant'

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

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

Is nepeta 'six hills giant' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is nepeta 'six hills giant' toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists nepeta 'six hills giant' 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. The ASPCA lists Catnip (Nepeta cataria), the type species of this genus, as toxic to cats, with nepetalactone as the toxic principle causing vomiting, diarrhoea and either sedation or stimulation. As a Nepeta, 'Six Hills Giant' should be treated the same; verify any individual concern with a vet. Most cats are attracted to and only mildly affected by catmint.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats nepeta 'six hills giant'?

The ASPCA lists Catnip (Nepeta cataria), the type species of this genus, as toxic to cats, with nepetalactone as the toxic principle causing vomiting, diarrhoea and either sedation or stimulation. As a Nepeta, 'Six Hills Giant' should be treated the same; verify any individual concern with a vet. Most cats are attracted to and only mildly affected by catmint. 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 nepeta 'six hills giant'.

What should I do if my cat ate nepeta 'six hills giant'?

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 nepeta 'six hills giant' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant' is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full nepeta 'six hills giant' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to nepeta 'six hills giant'?

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.

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