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Is Pelargonium 'Bird Dancer' toxic to cats?

Pelargonium 'Bird Dancer'

Toxic to cats

Yes — pelargonium 'bird dancer' 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. The ASPCA lists Pelargonium species (geranium) as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. The toxic principles are geraniol and linalool; signs of ingestion include vomiting, anorexia, depression, and dermatitis. Keep this small pot plant where pets cannot reach it.

What to do if your cat ate pelargonium 'bird dancer'

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

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

Is pelargonium 'bird dancer' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is pelargonium 'bird dancer' toxic to cats?

Yes — pelargonium 'bird dancer' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The ASPCA lists Pelargonium species (geranium) as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. The toxic principles are geraniol and linalool; signs of ingestion include vomiting, anorexia, depression, and dermatitis. Keep this small pot plant where pets cannot reach it.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats pelargonium 'bird dancer'?

The ASPCA lists Pelargonium species (geranium) as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. The toxic principles are geraniol and linalool; signs of ingestion include vomiting, anorexia, depression, and dermatitis. Keep this small pot plant where pets cannot reach it. 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 pelargonium 'bird dancer'.

What should I do if my cat ate pelargonium 'bird dancer'?

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 pelargonium 'bird dancer' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Pelargonium 'Bird Dancer' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full pelargonium 'bird dancer' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to pelargonium 'bird dancer'?

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 pelargonium 'bird dancer' pet-safety