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Is Orange King Calendula toxic to cats?

Calendula officinalis 'Orange King'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists orange king calendula as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Calendula officinalis is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses, causing mild gastrointestinal upset (vomiting, diarrhoea) and possible contact dermatitis. The risk is low but keep pets from ingesting large quantities of foliage or flowers.

What to do if your cat ate orange king calendula

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

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

Is orange king calendula toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is orange king calendula toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists orange king calendula as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. Calendula officinalis is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses, causing mild gastrointestinal upset (vomiting, diarrhoea) and possible contact dermatitis. The risk is low but keep pets from ingesting large quantities of foliage or flowers.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats orange king calendula?

Calendula officinalis is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses, causing mild gastrointestinal upset (vomiting, diarrhoea) and possible contact dermatitis. The risk is low but keep pets from ingesting large quantities of foliage or flowers. 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 orange king calendula.

What should I do if my cat ate orange king calendula?

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 orange king calendula toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Orange King Calendula is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full orange king calendula pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to orange king calendula?

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 orange king calendula pet-safety