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Is Peacock Pink toxic to cats?

Dianthus pavonius

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists peacock pink 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. As a member of the genus Dianthus, this species carries the ASPCA's mild toxicity designation for dogs, cats, and horses. Ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal upset; skin contact can cause mild irritation. Not life-threatening.

What to do if your cat ate peacock pink

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

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

Is peacock pink toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is peacock pink toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists peacock pink 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. As a member of the genus Dianthus, this species carries the ASPCA's mild toxicity designation for dogs, cats, and horses. Ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal upset; skin contact can cause mild irritation. Not life-threatening.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats peacock pink?

As a member of the genus Dianthus, this species carries the ASPCA's mild toxicity designation for dogs, cats, and horses. Ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal upset; skin contact can cause mild irritation. Not life-threatening. 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 peacock pink.

What should I do if my cat ate peacock pink?

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 peacock pink toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Peacock Pink is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full peacock pink pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to peacock pink?

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 peacock pink pet-safety