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Is Yellow Germander toxic to cats?

Teucrium flavum

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists yellow germander 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. Teucrium flavum is not listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. Like other Teucrium species, it contains neo-clerodane diterpenoids, which have been documented as hepatotoxic in humans via herbal preparations of related species. Ingestion by cats or dogs may cause gastrointestinal irritation or, in larger amounts, potential liver stress. Classified as mildly toxic; keep away from pets and consult a vet if ingestion occurs.

What to do if your cat ate yellow germander

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

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

Is yellow germander toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is yellow germander toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists yellow germander 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. Teucrium flavum is not listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. Like other Teucrium species, it contains neo-clerodane diterpenoids, which have been documented as hepatotoxic in humans via herbal preparations of related species. Ingestion by cats or dogs may cause gastrointestinal irritation or, in larger amounts, potential liver stress. Classified as mildly toxic; keep away from pets and consult a vet if ingestion occurs.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats yellow germander?

Teucrium flavum is not listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. Like other Teucrium species, it contains neo-clerodane diterpenoids, which have been documented as hepatotoxic in humans via herbal preparations of related species. Ingestion by cats or dogs may cause gastrointestinal irritation or, in larger amounts, potential liver stress. Classified as mildly toxic; keep away from pets and consult a vet if ingestion occurs. 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 yellow germander.

What should I do if my cat ate yellow germander?

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 yellow germander toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Yellow Germander is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full yellow germander pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to yellow germander?

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 yellow germander pet-safety