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Is Pelargonium triste toxic to cats?

Pelargonium triste

Toxic to cats

Yes — pelargonium triste 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 species) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses, and P. triste belongs to this genus. The toxic principles are geraniol and linalool, and ingestion may cause vomiting, anorexia, depression and dermatitis. Keep away from pets despite the alluring evening scent.

What to do if your cat ate pelargonium triste

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

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

Is pelargonium triste toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is pelargonium triste toxic to cats?

Yes — pelargonium triste 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 species) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses, and P. triste belongs to this genus. The toxic principles are geraniol and linalool, and ingestion may cause vomiting, anorexia, depression and dermatitis. Keep away from pets despite the alluring evening scent.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats pelargonium triste?

The ASPCA lists Geranium (Pelargonium species) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses, and P. triste belongs to this genus. The toxic principles are geraniol and linalool, and ingestion may cause vomiting, anorexia, depression and dermatitis. Keep away from pets despite the alluring evening scent. 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 triste.

What should I do if my cat ate pelargonium triste?

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 triste toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to pelargonium triste?

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 triste pet-safety