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Is Painted Daisy toxic to cats?

Tanacetum coccineum

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists painted 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. Tanacetum coccineum (Pyrethrum) contains pyrethrins and sesquiterpene lactones. The ASPCA lists Chrysanthemum/Tanacetum species as toxic to dogs and cats, causing gastrointestinal upset, hypersalivation, vomiting, diarrhoea, and incoordination. Classified as mildly toxic; serious poisoning is uncommon but pets should be discouraged from ingesting the plant.

What to do if your cat ate painted daisy

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

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

Is painted daisy toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is painted daisy toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists painted 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. Tanacetum coccineum (Pyrethrum) contains pyrethrins and sesquiterpene lactones. The ASPCA lists Chrysanthemum/Tanacetum species as toxic to dogs and cats, causing gastrointestinal upset, hypersalivation, vomiting, diarrhoea, and incoordination. Classified as mildly toxic; serious poisoning is uncommon but pets should be discouraged from ingesting the plant.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats painted daisy?

Tanacetum coccineum (Pyrethrum) contains pyrethrins and sesquiterpene lactones. The ASPCA lists Chrysanthemum/Tanacetum species as toxic to dogs and cats, causing gastrointestinal upset, hypersalivation, vomiting, diarrhoea, and incoordination. Classified as mildly toxic; serious poisoning is uncommon but pets should be discouraged from ingesting the 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 painted daisy.

What should I do if my cat ate painted 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 painted daisy toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to painted 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 painted daisy pet-safety