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Is Paeonia lactiflora 'Festiva Maxima' toxic to cats?

Paeonia lactiflora 'Festiva Maxima'

Toxic to cats

Yes — paeonia lactiflora 'festiva maxima' 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. ASPCA lists Peony (Paeonia species) as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. The toxic principle is paeonol, concentrated in the bark but present throughout the plant; ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhoea and depression.

What to do if your cat ate paeonia lactiflora 'festiva maxima'

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move paeonia lactiflora 'festiva maxima' 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 paeonia lactiflora 'festiva maxima' to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is paeonia lactiflora 'festiva maxima' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is paeonia lactiflora 'festiva maxima' toxic to cats?

Yes — paeonia lactiflora 'festiva maxima' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists Peony (Paeonia species) as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. The toxic principle is paeonol, concentrated in the bark but present throughout the plant; ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhoea and depression.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats paeonia lactiflora 'festiva maxima'?

ASPCA lists Peony (Paeonia species) as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. The toxic principle is paeonol, concentrated in the bark but present throughout the plant; ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhoea and depression. 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 paeonia lactiflora 'festiva maxima'.

What should I do if my cat ate paeonia lactiflora 'festiva maxima'?

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 paeonia lactiflora 'festiva maxima' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Paeonia lactiflora 'Festiva Maxima' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full paeonia lactiflora 'festiva maxima' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to paeonia lactiflora 'festiva maxima'?

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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