Is catmint poisonous to dogs and cats?

Updated 2026-09-30 · 1 sources

Based on: NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox

Call a vet today

Catmint is poisonous to cats – call your vet today for advice if your pet has eaten any of it. Our sources do not list it for dogs, which is not proof that it is safe for them.

  • Dogs Not listed in our sources – that is not proof that it is safe
  • Cats Call a vet today
What to do now

What to do right now

  1. Call your vet or the nearest emergency vet.
  2. Note which plant, which part, how much and when.
  3. Remove what is left and move the plant out of reach.
  4. Take a photo or a piece of the plant with you.

Don't

  • Do not make the pet vomit unless a vet tells you to.
  • Do not give any human medicine.

Why it can be dangerous

Catmint is listed as a problem for cats.[1]

Scientific name
Nepeta
If your pet is struggling to breathe, has collapsed, is having a seizure or can't stand up: go to the nearest vet now.

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Common questions

Is catmint poisonous to cats?

Yes. Catmint is listed as a problem for cats.[1]

Is catmint poisonous to dogs?

Our sources do not list catmint for dogs, which is not proof that it is safe for them.[1]

Sources

  1. NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox

How this page was made: written with the help of AI from the sources below, then checked claim by claim against those sources. Urgency levels follow OkPaw’s fixed safety rules. It is guidance, not a diagnosis. How we write our pages

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