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Is Treasure flower toxic to cats?

Gazania rigens

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists treasure flower 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. Gazania species are not specifically listed as toxic by the ASPCA; however, Asteraceae (daisy family) members can cause mild gastrointestinal upset and contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals and pets. Out of caution, Gazania rigens is classified as mildly toxic, as the genus is not individually cleared by ASPCA as non-toxic.

What to do if your cat ate treasure flower

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

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

Is treasure flower toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is treasure flower toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists treasure flower 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. Gazania species are not specifically listed as toxic by the ASPCA; however, Asteraceae (daisy family) members can cause mild gastrointestinal upset and contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals and pets. Out of caution, Gazania rigens is classified as mildly toxic, as the genus is not individually cleared by ASPCA as non-toxic.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats treasure flower?

Gazania species are not specifically listed as toxic by the ASPCA; however, Asteraceae (daisy family) members can cause mild gastrointestinal upset and contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals and pets. Out of caution, Gazania rigens is classified as mildly toxic, as the genus is not individually cleared by ASPCA as non-toxic. 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 treasure flower.

What should I do if my cat ate treasure flower?

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 treasure flower toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Treasure flower is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full treasure flower pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to treasure flower?

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 treasure flower pet-safety