Is Lavender toxic to cats?

Yes. Lavender is toxic to cats (mildly toxic). mild GI signs if ingested in large quantity.

Is Lavender toxic to dogs?

Yes. Lavender is toxic to dogs (mildly toxic).

What are the symptoms of Lavender poisoning in pets?

Reported signs include mild GI signs if ingested in large quantity. Contact your vet if ingestion is suspected.

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Is Lavender (Lavandula) Toxic to Cats & Dogs?

📷 Augustin Soulard · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist

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Lavender is toxic to cats and dogs.

Severity : Mildly toxic

Who	Safety
🐱 Cats	Mildly toxic
🐶 Dogs	Mildly toxic
🧑 Humans	Safe

Symptoms in pets

If a cat or dog chews or ingests Lavender, reported signs include:

mild GI signs if ingested in large quantity

Most affected parts: essential oil esp..

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Which Lavender plants does this cover?

This applies across the Lavandula genus (54 species in our database), including: Lavandula alportelensis, Lavandula angustifolia, Lavandula antineae, Lavandula apiifolia, Lavandula aristibracteata, Lavandula atriplicifolia, Lavandula austroapennina, Lavandula bipinnata, Lavandula bramwellii, Lavandula buchii, Lavandula cadevallii, Lavandula canariensis….

Important: General reference information, not veterinary advice. If your pet has eaten Lavender, contact your vet or a pet poison control center right away.

Based on Leafy's botanical safety database (genus-level classification).

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