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Is Small-scaled Pink toxic to cats?

Dianthus microlepis

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists small-scaled pink 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. As a Dianthus species, it carries the ASPCA's mild toxicity designation applicable to the genus — dogs, cats, and horses may experience mild gastrointestinal upset or skin irritation if they chew or contact the plant. Not severely poisonous.

What to do if your cat ate small-scaled pink

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

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

Is small-scaled pink toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is small-scaled pink toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists small-scaled pink 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. As a Dianthus species, it carries the ASPCA's mild toxicity designation applicable to the genus — dogs, cats, and horses may experience mild gastrointestinal upset or skin irritation if they chew or contact the plant. Not severely poisonous.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats small-scaled pink?

As a Dianthus species, it carries the ASPCA's mild toxicity designation applicable to the genus — dogs, cats, and horses may experience mild gastrointestinal upset or skin irritation if they chew or contact the plant. Not severely poisonous. 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 small-scaled pink.

What should I do if my cat ate small-scaled pink?

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 small-scaled pink toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Small-scaled Pink is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full small-scaled pink pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to small-scaled pink?

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 small-scaled pink pet-safety