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Is Chinese Peony 'Sarah Bernhardt' toxic to cats?

Paeonia lactiflora

Toxic to cats

Yes — chinese peony 'sarah bernhardt' 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. Paeonia is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses — ingestion may cause vomiting, diarrhoea, and depression. The toxic compound is paeonol, concentrated mainly in the bark and roots.

What to do if your cat ate chinese peony 'sarah bernhardt'

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move chinese peony 'sarah bernhardt' 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 chinese peony 'sarah bernhardt' to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is chinese peony 'sarah bernhardt' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is chinese peony 'sarah bernhardt' toxic to cats?

Yes — chinese peony 'sarah bernhardt' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Paeonia is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses — ingestion may cause vomiting, diarrhoea, and depression. The toxic compound is paeonol, concentrated mainly in the bark and roots.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats chinese peony 'sarah bernhardt'?

Paeonia is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses — ingestion may cause vomiting, diarrhoea, and depression. The toxic compound is paeonol, concentrated mainly in the bark and roots. 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 chinese peony 'sarah bernhardt'.

What should I do if my cat ate chinese peony 'sarah bernhardt'?

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 chinese peony 'sarah bernhardt' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Chinese Peony 'Sarah Bernhardt' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full chinese peony 'sarah bernhardt' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to chinese peony 'sarah bernhardt'?

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 chinese peony 'sarah bernhardt' pet-safety