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Is Oxeye daisy toxic to cats?

Leucanthemum vulgare

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists oxeye daisy 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 daisies (Leucanthemum/Chrysanthemum family) as toxic to dogs and cats. Sesquiterpene lactones, pyrethrins, and related Asteraceae compounds can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, hypersalivation, and contact dermatitis. Ingestion of small amounts is unlikely to cause severe illness, but veterinary advice should be sought if a pet ingests significant quantities.

What to do if your cat ate oxeye daisy

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

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

Is oxeye daisy toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is oxeye daisy toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists oxeye daisy 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 daisies (Leucanthemum/Chrysanthemum family) as toxic to dogs and cats. Sesquiterpene lactones, pyrethrins, and related Asteraceae compounds can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, hypersalivation, and contact dermatitis. Ingestion of small amounts is unlikely to cause severe illness, but veterinary advice should be sought if a pet ingests significant quantities.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats oxeye daisy?

The ASPCA lists daisies (Leucanthemum/Chrysanthemum family) as toxic to dogs and cats. Sesquiterpene lactones, pyrethrins, and related Asteraceae compounds can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, hypersalivation, and contact dermatitis. Ingestion of small amounts is unlikely to cause severe illness, but veterinary advice should be sought if a pet ingests significant quantities. 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 oxeye daisy.

What should I do if my cat ate oxeye daisy?

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 oxeye daisy toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Oxeye daisy is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full oxeye daisy pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to oxeye daisy?

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 oxeye daisy pet-safety