Is Chrysanthemum poisonous to dogs and cats?
Call a vet todayChrysanthemum is poisonous to dogs and cats – call your vet today for advice if your pet has eaten any of it. The listed poisonous parts are the leaves, roots and sap/juice.
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What to do right now
- Call your vet or the nearest emergency vet.
- Note which plant, which part, how much and when.
- Take a photo or a piece of the plant with you.
- Remove what is left and move the plant out of reach.
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
Chrysanthemum is listed as a problem for dogs and cats, and eating plant material typically causes gastrointestinal upset.
Signs to watch for
- Scientific name
- Chrysanthemum
- Poisonous parts
- leaves, roots, sap/juice
What the experts say
“Pyrethrins, which are used in dog flea and tick medications, can be extracted from this plant though ingestion of plant material is typically only going to cause gastrointestinal upset.”
“Problems: Contact Dermatitis, Poisonous to Humans, Problem for Cats, Problem for Children, Problem for Dogs, Problem for Horses”
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Common questions
Is Chrysanthemum a problem for cats too?
Yes. Chrysanthemum is listed as a problem for cats.[2]
What can eating Chrysanthemum cause?
Eating plant material typically causes gastrointestinal upset.[1]
Sources
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