Is Azalea toxic to cats?

Yes. Azalea is toxic to cats (highly toxic). Signs can include cardiac arrhythmia, coma, hypotension.

Is Azalea toxic to dogs?

Yes. Azalea is toxic to dogs (highly toxic).

What are the symptoms of Azalea poisoning in pets?

Reported signs include cardiac arrhythmia, coma, hypotension, vomiting. Contact your vet if ingestion is suspected.

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Is Azalea (Rhododendron) Toxic to Cats & Dogs?

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Azalea is toxic to cats and dogs.

Severity : Highly toxic

Who	Safety
🐱 Cats	Toxic · Highly toxic
🐶 Dogs	Toxic · Highly toxic
🧑 Humans	Toxic · Highly toxic

Symptoms in pets

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

cardiac arrhythmia
coma
hypotension
vomiting

Most affected parts: all parts.

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Which Azalea plants does this cover?

This applies across the Rhododendron genus (151 species in our database), including: Rhododendron adinophyllum, Rhododendron alabamense, Rhododendron albiflorum, Rhododendron apiense, Rhododendron arborescens, Rhododendron arboreum, Rhododendron arendsii, Rhododendron atlanticum, Rhododendron auritum, Rhododendron austrinum, Rhododendron bachii, Rhododendron baihuaense….

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

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

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