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Is Silver Pink Rock Rose toxic to cats?

Cistus × argenteus 'Silver Pink'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists silver pink rock rose 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. Cistus × argenteus 'Silver Pink' is not recorded on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database and no documented toxic principles are known for this Cistus hybrid. A precautionary mildly-toxic classification is applied; ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in pets.

What to do if your cat ate silver pink rock rose

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move silver pink rock rose 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 silver pink rock rose to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is silver pink rock rose toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is silver pink rock rose toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists silver pink rock rose 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. Cistus × argenteus 'Silver Pink' is not recorded on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database and no documented toxic principles are known for this Cistus hybrid. A precautionary mildly-toxic classification is applied; ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats silver pink rock rose?

Cistus × argenteus 'Silver Pink' is not recorded on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database and no documented toxic principles are known for this Cistus hybrid. A precautionary mildly-toxic classification is applied; ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in 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 silver pink rock rose.

What should I do if my cat ate silver pink rock rose?

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 silver pink rock rose toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Silver Pink Rock Rose is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full silver pink rock rose pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to silver pink rock rose?

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 silver pink rock rose pet-safety