Is lavender toxic to cats?
Lavender is mildly toxic to cats (S1 Caution): its linalool and linalyl acetate can cause nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite, but serious poisoning from the plant is not reported by the ASPCA.
S1CAUTION
- TOXINlinalool, linalyl acetate
- WHAT TO EXPECTnausea; vomiting; inappetence (loss of appetite)
- CALL THE VETCall your vet if vomiting continues beyond 24 hours or your cat refuses food or water.
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Symptoms
| SIGN |
|---|
| nausea |
| vomiting |
| inappetence (loss of appetite) |
If your cat just ate it
1
Remove any chewed sprigs and move the plant out of grazing reach. Offer fresh water and watch for stomach upset over the next day.
2
When to call the vet: Call your vet if vomiting continues beyond 24 hours or your cat refuses food or water.
Care at a glance
Lightdirect
Waterevery 7–14 days
Humiditylow
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