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Is Tuscan Blue Rosemary toxic to cats?

Salvia rosmarinus 'Tuscan Blue'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists tuscan blue rosemary 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. Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) is not listed as toxic to cats and dogs by the ASPCA, and is generally considered non-toxic in culinary amounts. However, as it is not on the ASPCA non-toxic list either, and large quantities of the essential oils may cause gastrointestinal upset in pets, a precautionary mildly-toxic rating is applied.

What to do if your cat ate tuscan blue rosemary

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

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

Is tuscan blue rosemary toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is tuscan blue rosemary toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists tuscan blue rosemary 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. Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) is not listed as toxic to cats and dogs by the ASPCA, and is generally considered non-toxic in culinary amounts. However, as it is not on the ASPCA non-toxic list either, and large quantities of the essential oils may cause gastrointestinal upset in pets, a precautionary mildly-toxic rating is applied.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats tuscan blue rosemary?

Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) is not listed as toxic to cats and dogs by the ASPCA, and is generally considered non-toxic in culinary amounts. However, as it is not on the ASPCA non-toxic list either, and large quantities of the essential oils may cause gastrointestinal upset in pets, a precautionary mildly-toxic rating is applied. 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 tuscan blue rosemary.

What should I do if my cat ate tuscan blue rosemary?

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 tuscan blue rosemary toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Tuscan Blue Rosemary is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full tuscan blue rosemary pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to tuscan blue rosemary?

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 tuscan blue rosemary pet-safety