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Is Charles Joly Lilac toxic to cats?

Syringa vulgaris 'Charles Joly'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists charles joly lilac 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. Syringa vulgaris is not listed on the ASPCA toxic plants database for cats and dogs; however, the essential oil constituents (including terpenes) in all parts of the plant may cause mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested in quantity. Exercise caution with pets that chew on woody plants.

What to do if your cat ate charles joly lilac

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move charles joly lilac 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 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK and follow their advice.
  5. Bring a leaf or photo of charles joly lilac to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your cat has eaten charles joly lilac, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.

Is charles joly lilac toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is charles joly lilac toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists charles joly lilac 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. Syringa vulgaris is not listed on the ASPCA toxic plants database for cats and dogs; however, the essential oil constituents (including terpenes) in all parts of the plant may cause mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested in quantity. Exercise caution with pets that chew on woody plants.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats charles joly lilac?

Syringa vulgaris is not listed on the ASPCA toxic plants database for cats and dogs; however, the essential oil constituents (including terpenes) in all parts of the plant may cause mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested in quantity. Exercise caution with pets that chew on woody plants. 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 charles joly lilac.

What should I do if my cat ate charles joly lilac?

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 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

Is charles joly lilac toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Charles Joly Lilac is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full charles joly lilac pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to charles joly lilac?

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.

Type any plant to see what the ASPCA says about it and your cat.

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