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Is Tenerife Lavender toxic to cats?

Lavandula buchii

Toxic to cats

Yes — tenerife lavender 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. ASPCA lists Lavandula as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. Toxic principles are linalool and linalyl acetate. Clinical signs include nausea, vomiting (not in horses), and loss of appetite.

What to do if your cat ate tenerife lavender

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

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

Is tenerife lavender toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is tenerife lavender toxic to cats?

Yes — tenerife lavender is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists Lavandula as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. Toxic principles are linalool and linalyl acetate. Clinical signs include nausea, vomiting (not in horses), and loss of appetite.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats tenerife lavender?

ASPCA lists Lavandula as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. Toxic principles are linalool and linalyl acetate. Clinical signs include nausea, vomiting (not in horses), and loss of appetite. 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 tenerife lavender.

What should I do if my cat ate tenerife lavender?

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 tenerife lavender toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Tenerife Lavender is toxic to dogs as well. See the full tenerife lavender pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to tenerife lavender?

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 tenerife lavender pet-safety