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Is Paeonia mlokosewitschii toxic to cats?

Paeonia mlokosewitschii

Toxic to cats

Yes — paeonia mlokosewitschii 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, present throughout the plant; ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhoea and depression.

What to do if your cat ate paeonia mlokosewitschii

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

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

Is paeonia mlokosewitschii toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is paeonia mlokosewitschii toxic to cats?

Yes — paeonia mlokosewitschii 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, present throughout the plant; ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhoea and depression.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats paeonia mlokosewitschii?

ASPCA lists Peony (Paeonia species) as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. The toxic principle is paeonol, 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 mlokosewitschii.

What should I do if my cat ate paeonia mlokosewitschii?

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 mlokosewitschii toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to paeonia mlokosewitschii?

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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