Peony

Also known as Common Peony, Chinese Peony. One plant, one grade per pet — the verdicts below are transcribed from primary sources and human-reviewed.

FOR CATSS1 · CAUTION

Peony is mildly toxic to cats (S1 Caution): its paeonol can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and lethargy, and Pet Poison Helpline ties the upset to eating large amounts — a bouquet nibble is unlikely to matter, a feast can.

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FOR DOGSS1 · CAUTION

Peony is mildly toxic to dogs (S1 Caution): its paeonol can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and lethargy, and Pet Poison Helpline ties the upset to eating large amounts.

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Care at a glance

Lightdirect

Waterevery 3–5 days

Humiditymedium

Difficulty●●○

What happens if it's eaten

Signs on record for each animal, transcribed from the cited sources.

FOR CATSS1

vomiting
diarrhea
depression

FOR DOGSS1

vomiting
diarrhea
depression

When to call the vet

FOR CATS

Call your vet if vomiting or diarrhea persists or worsens, or your cat stops eating or drinking.

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FOR DOGS

Call your vet if vomiting or diarrhea persists or worsens, or your dog stops eating or drinking.

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