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Is Pelargonium peltatum 'Roi des Balcons Lilas' toxic to cats?

Pelargonium peltatum 'Roi des Balcons Lilas'

Toxic to cats

Yes — pelargonium peltatum 'roi des balcons lilas' 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 classes Geranium (Pelargonium species) as toxic to dogs, cats and horses; the toxic principles are geraniol and linalool. Signs include vomiting, anorexia, depression and dermatitis. Site these trailing planters where pets, particularly cats, cannot reach them.

What to do if your cat ate pelargonium peltatum 'roi des balcons lilas'

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move pelargonium peltatum 'roi des balcons lilas' 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 peltatum 'roi des balcons lilas' to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is pelargonium peltatum 'roi des balcons lilas' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is pelargonium peltatum 'roi des balcons lilas' toxic to cats?

Yes — pelargonium peltatum 'roi des balcons lilas' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The ASPCA classes Geranium (Pelargonium species) as toxic to dogs, cats and horses; the toxic principles are geraniol and linalool. Signs include vomiting, anorexia, depression and dermatitis. Site these trailing planters where pets, particularly cats, cannot reach them.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats pelargonium peltatum 'roi des balcons lilas'?

The ASPCA classes Geranium (Pelargonium species) as toxic to dogs, cats and horses; the toxic principles are geraniol and linalool. Signs include vomiting, anorexia, depression and dermatitis. Site these trailing planters where pets, particularly cats, cannot reach them. 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 peltatum 'roi des balcons lilas'.

What should I do if my cat ate pelargonium peltatum 'roi des balcons lilas'?

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 peltatum 'roi des balcons lilas' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Pelargonium peltatum 'Roi des Balcons Lilas' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full pelargonium peltatum 'roi des balcons lilas' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to pelargonium peltatum 'roi des balcons lilas'?

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 peltatum 'roi des balcons lilas' pet-safety