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Is Panicle Hydrangea 'Pinky Winky' toxic to cats?

Hydrangea paniculata 'DVPpinky'

Toxic to cats

Yes — panicle hydrangea 'pinky winky' 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. ASPCA lists Hydrangea as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The leaves, buds and flowers contain cyanogenic glycosides; ingestion of significant amounts can cause vomiting, diarrhoea and lethargy.

What to do if your cat ate panicle hydrangea 'pinky winky'

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move panicle hydrangea 'pinky winky' 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 panicle hydrangea 'pinky winky' to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is panicle hydrangea 'pinky winky' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is panicle hydrangea 'pinky winky' toxic to cats?

Yes — panicle hydrangea 'pinky winky' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists Hydrangea as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The leaves, buds and flowers contain cyanogenic glycosides; ingestion of significant amounts can cause vomiting, diarrhoea and lethargy.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats panicle hydrangea 'pinky winky'?

ASPCA lists Hydrangea as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The leaves, buds and flowers contain cyanogenic glycosides; ingestion of significant amounts can cause vomiting, diarrhoea and lethargy. 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 panicle hydrangea 'pinky winky'.

What should I do if my cat ate panicle hydrangea 'pinky winky'?

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 panicle hydrangea 'pinky winky' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Panicle Hydrangea 'Pinky Winky' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full panicle hydrangea 'pinky winky' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to panicle hydrangea 'pinky winky'?

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 panicle hydrangea 'pinky winky' pet-safety