Chrysanthemums are popular fall flowers that can be found in many gardens. No wonder, as they still delight us with their bright colors even in late autumn. But like so many beautiful and popular ornamental plants, the chrysanthemum is poisonous - especially for animals, especially cats and dogs.
Are chrysanthemums poisonous to cats?
Chrysanthemums can be poisonous to cats and can lead to symptoms of poisoning such as drowsiness, irritation of the mucous membranes or even blindness and organ failure. Therefore, cats should be kept away from these plants.
Poisonousness depends on the type of chrysanthemum
However, this general answer cannot be given for all types of chrysanthemums, because not all of the approximately 40 species and over 5,000 varieties are actually poisonous. In fact, there are so-called edible chrysanthemums that can also be drunk or eaten prepared as tea or in a salad. However, this only applies to humans, not to cats. The house cats should definitely be kept away from chrysanthemums.
How to recognize poisoning
Chrysanthemum poisoning is not usually fatal for cats, but can still have serious consequences, such as blindness or even liver and kidney failure. Drowsiness and irritation of the mucous membranes, on the other hand, indicate mild poisoning.
Tips & Tricks
Chrysanthemums are poisonous not only to cats, but also to other animals. The autumn flower is also disastrous for dogs, rabbits and guinea pigs as well as grazing animals (horses, cattle, sheep).
