Is Geranium toxic to cats?

Yes. Geranium is toxic to cats (mildly toxic). Signs can include depression, dermatitis, vomiting.

Is Geranium toxic to dogs?

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

What are the symptoms of Geranium poisoning in pets?

Reported signs include depression, dermatitis, vomiting. Contact your vet if ingestion is suspected.

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Is Geranium (Pelargonium) Toxic to Cats & Dogs?

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Geranium is toxic to cats and dogs.

Severity : Mildly toxic

Who	Safety
🐱 Cats	Toxic · Mildly toxic
🐶 Dogs	Toxic · Mildly toxic
🧑 Humans	✅ Safe

Symptoms in pets

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

depression
dermatitis
vomiting

Most affected parts: all parts.

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Which Geranium plants does this cover?

This applies across the Pelargonium genus (148 species in our database), including: Pelargonium abrotanifolium, Pelargonium acetosum, Pelargonium aciculatum, Pelargonium acraeum, Pelargonium adriaanii, Pelargonium aestivale, Pelargonium albersii, Pelargonium album, Pelargonium alpinum, Pelargonium althaeoides, Pelargonium anauris, Pelargonium anethifolium….

⚕️ Important: General reference information, not veterinary advice. If your pet has eaten Geranium, contact your vet or ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888-426-4435) right away.

Pet toxicity is referenced from the ASPCA toxic-plant list (reformulated) and Leafy's botanical database.

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