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Is Umbel Sun Rose toxic to cats?

Halimium umbellatum

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists umbel sun rose 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. Halimium umbellatum is not listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database and no confirmed safety assessment for cats or dogs has been established. In the absence of confirmed non-toxic status, it is conservatively rated mildly-toxic. Contact a vet immediately if pets ingest any part of the plant.

What to do if your cat ate umbel sun rose

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

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

Is umbel sun rose toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is umbel sun rose toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists umbel sun rose 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. Halimium umbellatum is not listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database and no confirmed safety assessment for cats or dogs has been established. In the absence of confirmed non-toxic status, it is conservatively rated mildly-toxic. Contact a vet immediately if pets ingest any part of the plant.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats umbel sun rose?

Halimium umbellatum is not listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database and no confirmed safety assessment for cats or dogs has been established. In the absence of confirmed non-toxic status, it is conservatively rated mildly-toxic. Contact a vet immediately if pets ingest any part of the plant. 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 umbel sun rose.

What should I do if my cat ate umbel sun rose?

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 umbel sun rose toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Umbel Sun Rose is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full umbel sun rose pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to umbel sun rose?

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 umbel sun rose pet-safety