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Is Pelargonium 'Flower of Spring' toxic to cats?

Pelargonium 'Flower of Spring'

Toxic to cats

Yes — pelargonium 'flower of spring' 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 classifies Geranium (Pelargonium species) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses, due to the essential oils geraniol and linalool. Signs of ingestion include vomiting, anorexia, depression and dermatitis. Keep away from pets.

What to do if your cat ate pelargonium 'flower of spring'

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

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

Is pelargonium 'flower of spring' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is pelargonium 'flower of spring' toxic to cats?

Yes — pelargonium 'flower of spring' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The ASPCA classifies Geranium (Pelargonium species) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses, due to the essential oils geraniol and linalool. Signs of ingestion include vomiting, anorexia, depression and dermatitis. Keep away from pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats pelargonium 'flower of spring'?

The ASPCA classifies Geranium (Pelargonium species) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses, due to the essential oils geraniol and linalool. Signs of ingestion include vomiting, anorexia, depression and dermatitis. Keep away from pets. 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 'flower of spring'.

What should I do if my cat ate pelargonium 'flower of spring'?

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 'flower of spring' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Pelargonium 'Flower of Spring' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full pelargonium 'flower of spring' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to pelargonium 'flower of spring'?

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 'flower of spring' pet-safety