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Is Paprika yarrow toxic to cats?

Achillea millefolium 'Paprika'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists paprika yarrow 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. Achillea millefolium is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Toxic principles include glycoalkaloids (achillein), monoterpenes, and sesquiterpene lactones. Clinical signs include vomiting, diarrhoea, drooling, anorexia, and dermatitis. Not life-threatening in typical garden exposure but contact your vet if ingestion is suspected.

What to do if your cat ate paprika yarrow

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

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

Is paprika yarrow toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is paprika yarrow toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists paprika yarrow 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. Achillea millefolium is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Toxic principles include glycoalkaloids (achillein), monoterpenes, and sesquiterpene lactones. Clinical signs include vomiting, diarrhoea, drooling, anorexia, and dermatitis. Not life-threatening in typical garden exposure but contact your vet if ingestion is suspected.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats paprika yarrow?

Achillea millefolium is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Toxic principles include glycoalkaloids (achillein), monoterpenes, and sesquiterpene lactones. Clinical signs include vomiting, diarrhoea, drooling, anorexia, and dermatitis. Not life-threatening in typical garden exposure but contact your vet if ingestion is suspected. 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 paprika yarrow.

What should I do if my cat ate paprika yarrow?

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 paprika yarrow toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to paprika yarrow?

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 paprika yarrow pet-safety