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Is Six Hills Giant Catmint toxic to dogs?

Nepeta x faassenii 'Six Hills Giant'

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists six hills giant catmint as mildly toxic to dogs — a chewing dog 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. Nepeta. The ASPCA lists catnip (Nepeta cataria), the closest listed relative, as toxic to cats; toxic principle nepetalactone, causing vomiting and diarrhoea plus sedation or excitation. This catmint carries the same aromatic oil, so treat as mildly toxic and consult a vet if a pet eats a large quantity.

What to do if your dog ate six hills giant catmint

  1. Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and move six hills giant catmint 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 six hills giant catmint to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is six hills giant catmint toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is six hills giant catmint toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists six hills giant catmint as mildly toxic to dogs — a chewing dog typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. Nepeta. The ASPCA lists catnip (Nepeta cataria), the closest listed relative, as toxic to cats; toxic principle nepetalactone, causing vomiting and diarrhoea plus sedation or excitation. This catmint carries the same aromatic oil, so treat as mildly toxic and consult a vet if a pet eats a large quantity.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats six hills giant catmint?

Nepeta. The ASPCA lists catnip (Nepeta cataria), the closest listed relative, as toxic to cats; toxic principle nepetalactone, causing vomiting and diarrhoea plus sedation or excitation. This catmint carries the same aromatic oil, so treat as mildly toxic and consult a vet if a pet eats a large quantity. 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 dog has had access to six hills giant catmint.

What should I do if my dog ate six hills giant catmint?

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your dog'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 six hills giant catmint toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Six Hills Giant Catmint is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full six hills giant catmint pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to six hills giant catmint?

For a similar look without the risk, see the best dogs-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Full six hills giant catmint pet-safety