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Is Nepeta 'Walker's Low' toxic to cats?

Nepeta × faassenii 'Walker's Low'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists nepeta 'walker's low' 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. Catmint/catnip (Nepeta) is on the ASPCA non-toxic plant list, but the ASPCA notes its compound nepetalactone can cause vomiting and diarrhea if a cat eats a large amount, and it may sedate or stimulate cats. Treated here as mildly toxic given that GI-upset caveat; not dangerous in normal exposure.

What to do if your cat ate nepeta 'walker's low'

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

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

Is nepeta 'walker's low' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is nepeta 'walker's low' toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists nepeta 'walker's low' 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. Catmint/catnip (Nepeta) is on the ASPCA non-toxic plant list, but the ASPCA notes its compound nepetalactone can cause vomiting and diarrhea if a cat eats a large amount, and it may sedate or stimulate cats. Treated here as mildly toxic given that GI-upset caveat; not dangerous in normal exposure.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats nepeta 'walker's low'?

Catmint/catnip (Nepeta) is on the ASPCA non-toxic plant list, but the ASPCA notes its compound nepetalactone can cause vomiting and diarrhea if a cat eats a large amount, and it may sedate or stimulate cats. Treated here as mildly toxic given that GI-upset caveat; not dangerous in normal exposure. 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 'walker's low'.

What should I do if my cat ate nepeta 'walker's low'?

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 'walker's low' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Nepeta 'Walker's Low' is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full nepeta 'walker's low' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to nepeta 'walker's low'?

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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