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Is Nikko bog rosemary toxic to cats?

Andromeda polifolia 'Nikko'

Toxic to cats

Yes — nikko bog rosemary 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. As an Andromeda polifolia cultivar, 'Nikko' contains grayanotoxins in all plant parts, toxic to dogs, cats, horses, and humans. Ingestion causes hypersalivation, vomiting, muscle weakness, bradycardia, and hypotension. Seek immediate veterinary attention if a pet ingests any part of this plant.

What to do if your cat ate nikko bog rosemary

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

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

Is nikko bog rosemary toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is nikko bog rosemary toxic to cats?

Yes — nikko bog rosemary is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. As an Andromeda polifolia cultivar, 'Nikko' contains grayanotoxins in all plant parts, toxic to dogs, cats, horses, and humans. Ingestion causes hypersalivation, vomiting, muscle weakness, bradycardia, and hypotension. Seek immediate veterinary attention if a pet ingests any part of this plant.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats nikko bog rosemary?

As an Andromeda polifolia cultivar, 'Nikko' contains grayanotoxins in all plant parts, toxic to dogs, cats, horses, and humans. Ingestion causes hypersalivation, vomiting, muscle weakness, bradycardia, and hypotension. Seek immediate veterinary attention if a pet ingests any part of this plant. 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 nikko bog rosemary.

What should I do if my cat ate nikko bog rosemary?

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 nikko bog rosemary toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Nikko bog rosemary is toxic to dogs as well. See the full nikko bog rosemary pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to nikko bog rosemary?

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 nikko bog rosemary pet-safety