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Is Woolly Lavender toxic to cats?

Lavandula lanata

Toxic to cats

Yes — woolly 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 spp. as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. Toxic principles are linalool and linalyl acetate, which cause nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite.

What to do if your cat ate woolly lavender

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

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

Is woolly lavender toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is woolly lavender toxic to cats?

Yes — woolly 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 spp. as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. Toxic principles are linalool and linalyl acetate, which cause nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats woolly lavender?

ASPCA lists Lavandula spp. as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. Toxic principles are linalool and linalyl acetate, which cause nausea, vomiting, 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 woolly lavender.

What should I do if my cat ate woolly 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 woolly lavender toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to woolly 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 woolly lavender pet-safety