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Is Pineapple Mint toxic to cats?

Mentha suaveolens 'Variegata'

Toxic to cats

Yes — pineapple mint 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 Mint (Mentha sp.) as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses, with essential oils as the toxic principle; large ingestions cause vomiting and diarrhea. As a Mentha species, pineapple mint falls under this genus listing, so prevent pets from chewing it and keep mint essential oils away from cats.

What to do if your cat ate pineapple mint

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

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

Is pineapple mint toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is pineapple mint toxic to cats?

Yes — pineapple mint 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 Mint (Mentha sp.) as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses, with essential oils as the toxic principle; large ingestions cause vomiting and diarrhea. As a Mentha species, pineapple mint falls under this genus listing, so prevent pets from chewing it and keep mint essential oils away from cats.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats pineapple mint?

The ASPCA lists Mint (Mentha sp.) as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses, with essential oils as the toxic principle; large ingestions cause vomiting and diarrhea. As a Mentha species, pineapple mint falls under this genus listing, so prevent pets from chewing it and keep mint essential oils away from cats. 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 pineapple mint.

What should I do if my cat ate pineapple mint?

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 pineapple mint toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Pineapple Mint is toxic to dogs as well. See the full pineapple mint pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to pineapple mint?

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 pineapple mint pet-safety