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Is Dwarf Sweet Flag toxic to cats?

Acorus gramineus 'Pusillus'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists dwarf sweet flag 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. Acorus gramineus 'Pusillus' is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The Acorus genus contains beta-asarone and aromatic compounds potentially irritating to pets; keep out of reach of cats and dogs as a precaution.

What to do if your cat ate dwarf sweet flag

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

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

Is dwarf sweet flag toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is dwarf sweet flag toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists dwarf sweet flag 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. Acorus gramineus 'Pusillus' is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The Acorus genus contains beta-asarone and aromatic compounds potentially irritating to pets; keep out of reach of cats and dogs as a precaution.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats dwarf sweet flag?

Acorus gramineus 'Pusillus' is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The Acorus genus contains beta-asarone and aromatic compounds potentially irritating to pets; keep out of reach of cats and dogs as a precaution. 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 dwarf sweet flag.

What should I do if my cat ate dwarf sweet flag?

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 dwarf sweet flag toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Dwarf Sweet Flag is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full dwarf sweet flag pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to dwarf sweet flag?

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 dwarf sweet flag pet-safety