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Is Pelargonium x domesticum 'Hazel Carey' toxic to cats?

Pelargonium x domesticum 'Hazel Carey'

Toxic to cats

Yes — pelargonium x domesticum 'hazel carey' 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 Pelargonium species (geranium) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. Toxic principles are geraniol and linalool; ingestion can cause vomiting, anorexia, depression and dermatitis. Keep this plant out of pets' reach.

What to do if your cat ate pelargonium x domesticum 'hazel carey'

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

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

Is pelargonium x domesticum 'hazel carey' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is pelargonium x domesticum 'hazel carey' toxic to cats?

Yes — pelargonium x domesticum 'hazel carey' 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 Pelargonium species (geranium) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. Toxic principles are geraniol and linalool; ingestion can cause vomiting, anorexia, depression and dermatitis. Keep this plant out of pets' reach.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats pelargonium x domesticum 'hazel carey'?

The ASPCA classifies Pelargonium species (geranium) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. Toxic principles are geraniol and linalool; ingestion can cause vomiting, anorexia, depression and dermatitis. Keep this plant out of pets' reach. 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 x domesticum 'hazel carey'.

What should I do if my cat ate pelargonium x domesticum 'hazel carey'?

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 x domesticum 'hazel carey' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Pelargonium x domesticum 'Hazel Carey' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full pelargonium x domesticum 'hazel carey' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to pelargonium x domesticum 'hazel carey'?

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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