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- Are chrysanthemums toxic to cats?
- Toxicity depending on the chrysanthemum species
- How to recognize a poisoning
- Tips & Tricks
Chrysanthemums are highly toxic to cats
Are chrysanthemums toxic to cats?
Chrysanthemums are popular autumn flowers that can be found in many gardens. No wonder, they still enjoy us in late autumn with their bright colors. But like so many beautiful and popular ornamental plants, the chrysanthemum is poisonous - especially for animals, especially cats and dogs.
Toxicity depending on the chrysanthemum species
However, this blanket answer does not apply to all chrysanthemum species, because not all of the 40 species and more than 5,000 species are really poisonous. In fact, there are so-called food chrysanthemums, which can also be drunk or eaten as a tea or as a salad. However, this only applies to humans, but not to cats. The tiger tigers are definitely kept away from chrysanthemums.
How to recognize a poisoning
Chrysanthemum poisoning usually does not kill cats, but it can cause serious consequences such as blindness or even liver and kidney failure. Dizziness and irritation of the mucous membranes indicate a slight poisoning.
Tips & Tricks
However, chrysanthemums are not only toxic to cats but also to other animals. Also for dogs, rabbits and guinea pigs as well as grazing animals (horses, cattle, sheep) the autumn flower is disastrous.