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Is Tasmanian Blue Gum toxic to cats?

Eucalyptus globulus

Toxic to cats

Yes — tasmanian blue gum 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. The ASPCA lists Eucalyptus as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses; the toxic principle is the essential oil eucalyptol, with clinical signs of salivation, vomiting, diarrhea, depression, and weakness. Both the foliage and especially concentrated eucalyptus oil are hazardous, so keep pets away from the plant and any oil.

What to do if your cat ate tasmanian blue gum

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

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

Is tasmanian blue gum toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is tasmanian blue gum toxic to cats?

Yes — tasmanian blue gum is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The ASPCA lists Eucalyptus as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses; the toxic principle is the essential oil eucalyptol, with clinical signs of salivation, vomiting, diarrhea, depression, and weakness. Both the foliage and especially concentrated eucalyptus oil are hazardous, so keep pets away from the plant and any oil.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats tasmanian blue gum?

The ASPCA lists Eucalyptus as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses; the toxic principle is the essential oil eucalyptol, with clinical signs of salivation, vomiting, diarrhea, depression, and weakness. Both the foliage and especially concentrated eucalyptus oil are hazardous, so keep pets away from the plant and any oil. 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 tasmanian blue gum.

What should I do if my cat ate tasmanian blue gum?

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 tasmanian blue gum toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Tasmanian Blue Gum is toxic to dogs as well. See the full tasmanian blue gum pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to tasmanian blue gum?

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 tasmanian blue gum pet-safety