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Is Rayed Tansy toxic to cats?

Tanacetum macrophyllum

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists rayed tansy 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. Tanacetum macrophyllum is not individually listed by the ASPCA but is a member of the Tanacetum genus, which the ASPCA classifies as toxic to dogs and cats. Tanacetum species contain sesquiterpene lactones and may contain thujone-related compounds (common in Tanacetum/tansy relatives), which can cause gastrointestinal upset and, in large quantities, more serious effects. Treat as mildly toxic to pets.

What to do if your cat ate rayed tansy

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

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

Is rayed tansy toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is rayed tansy toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists rayed tansy 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. Tanacetum macrophyllum is not individually listed by the ASPCA but is a member of the Tanacetum genus, which the ASPCA classifies as toxic to dogs and cats. Tanacetum species contain sesquiterpene lactones and may contain thujone-related compounds (common in Tanacetum/tansy relatives), which can cause gastrointestinal upset and, in large quantities, more serious effects. Treat as mildly toxic to pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats rayed tansy?

Tanacetum macrophyllum is not individually listed by the ASPCA but is a member of the Tanacetum genus, which the ASPCA classifies as toxic to dogs and cats. Tanacetum species contain sesquiterpene lactones and may contain thujone-related compounds (common in Tanacetum/tansy relatives), which can cause gastrointestinal upset and, in large quantities, more serious effects. Treat as mildly toxic to pets. 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 rayed tansy.

What should I do if my cat ate rayed tansy?

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 rayed tansy toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Rayed Tansy is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full rayed tansy pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to rayed tansy?

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 rayed tansy pet-safety