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Is Yarrow 'Moonshine' toxic to cats?

Achillea 'Moonshine'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists yarrow 'moonshine' 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. Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is ASPCA-listed as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses, causing increased salivation, vomiting, diarrhea, and dermatitis due to achilleine and other compounds; this hybrid shares Achillea parentage and should be treated as toxic to pets.

What to do if your cat ate yarrow 'moonshine'

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

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

Is yarrow 'moonshine' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is yarrow 'moonshine' toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists yarrow 'moonshine' 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. Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is ASPCA-listed as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses, causing increased salivation, vomiting, diarrhea, and dermatitis due to achilleine and other compounds; this hybrid shares Achillea parentage and should be treated as toxic to pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats yarrow 'moonshine'?

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is ASPCA-listed as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses, causing increased salivation, vomiting, diarrhea, and dermatitis due to achilleine and other compounds; this hybrid shares Achillea parentage and should be treated as toxic to pets. 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 yarrow 'moonshine'.

What should I do if my cat ate yarrow 'moonshine'?

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 yarrow 'moonshine' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Yarrow 'Moonshine' is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full yarrow 'moonshine' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to yarrow 'moonshine'?

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 yarrow 'moonshine' pet-safety