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Is Pelargonium tomentosum toxic to cats?

Pelargonium tomentosum

Toxic to cats

Yes — pelargonium tomentosum 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 / Scented Geranium (Pelargonium spp.) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. Toxic principles are geraniol and linalool; signs include vomiting, anorexia, depression and dermatitis, with cats most sensitive. Keep this plant away from pets.

What to do if your cat ate pelargonium tomentosum

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

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

Is pelargonium tomentosum toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is pelargonium tomentosum toxic to cats?

Yes — pelargonium tomentosum 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 / Scented Geranium (Pelargonium spp.) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. Toxic principles are geraniol and linalool; signs include vomiting, anorexia, depression and dermatitis, with cats most sensitive. Keep this plant away from pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats pelargonium tomentosum?

The ASPCA lists Geranium / Scented Geranium (Pelargonium spp.) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. Toxic principles are geraniol and linalool; signs include vomiting, anorexia, depression and dermatitis, with cats most sensitive. Keep this plant 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 tomentosum.

What should I do if my cat ate pelargonium tomentosum?

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 tomentosum toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to pelargonium tomentosum?

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 tomentosum pet-safety