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Is Pelargonium 'Frank Headley' toxic to cats?

Pelargonium 'Frank Headley'

Toxic to cats

Yes — pelargonium 'frank headley' 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 Geranium (Pelargonium) as toxic to cats and dogs; the toxic principles are geraniol and linalool. Ingestion can cause vomiting, anorexia, depression and dermatitis. Keep away from pets that chew plants.

What to do if your cat ate pelargonium 'frank headley'

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

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

Is pelargonium 'frank headley' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is pelargonium 'frank headley' toxic to cats?

Yes — pelargonium 'frank headley' 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 Geranium (Pelargonium) as toxic to cats and dogs; the toxic principles are geraniol and linalool. Ingestion can cause vomiting, anorexia, depression and dermatitis. Keep away from pets that chew plants.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats pelargonium 'frank headley'?

The ASPCA lists Geranium (Pelargonium) as toxic to cats and dogs; the toxic principles are geraniol and linalool. Ingestion can cause vomiting, anorexia, depression and dermatitis. Keep away from pets that chew plants. 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 'frank headley'.

What should I do if my cat ate pelargonium 'frank headley'?

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 'frank headley' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Pelargonium 'Frank Headley' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full pelargonium 'frank headley' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to pelargonium 'frank headley'?

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.

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