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Is Summer Skies delphinium toxic to cats?

Delphinium elatum 'Summer Skies'

Toxic to cats

Yes — summer skies delphinium is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. As a cultivar of Delphinium elatum, 'Summer Skies' contains the same diterpene alkaloids found across the genus. All parts are toxic to dogs, cats, and horses per the ASPCA. Ingestion causes neuromuscular effects and can be fatal. Wear gloves when handling; keep away from children and pets.

What to do if your cat ate summer skies delphinium

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

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

Is summer skies delphinium toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is summer skies delphinium toxic to cats?

Yes — summer skies delphinium is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. As a cultivar of Delphinium elatum, 'Summer Skies' contains the same diterpene alkaloids found across the genus. All parts are toxic to dogs, cats, and horses per the ASPCA. Ingestion causes neuromuscular effects and can be fatal. Wear gloves when handling; keep away from children and pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats summer skies delphinium?

As a cultivar of Delphinium elatum, 'Summer Skies' contains the same diterpene alkaloids found across the genus. All parts are toxic to dogs, cats, and horses per the ASPCA. Ingestion causes neuromuscular effects and can be fatal. Wear gloves when handling; keep away from children and 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 summer skies delphinium.

What should I do if my cat ate summer skies delphinium?

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 summer skies delphinium toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Summer Skies delphinium is toxic to dogs as well. See the full summer skies delphinium pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to summer skies delphinium?

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 summer skies delphinium pet-safety