Flowers & Plants
Can dogs and cats eat geranium?
Short answer on geranium: toxic for both dogs and cats. See what to watch for and the veterinary sources behind each answer.
If your pet ate this, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center immediately.
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What changes between dogs and cats?
Dogs and cats both have a toxic verdict.
Dogs and cats get the same answer here. Each column below lists its own signs to watch and sources.
Geranium safety for dogs
Geraniums are toxic to dogs. Ingestion or contact can cause vomiting, loss of appetite, depression, or skin irritation.
Toxic principle: geraniol and linalool
Watch for
- vomiting
- loss of appetite
- depression
- dermatitis
Geranium safety for cats
Geraniums are toxic to cats. Ingestion or contact can cause vomiting, loss of appetite, depression, or skin irritation.
Toxic principle: geraniol and linalool
Watch for
- vomiting
- loss of appetite
- depression
- dermatitis
Questions owners ask about geranium
Can dogs eat geranium?
Geraniums are toxic to dogs. Ingestion or contact can cause vomiting, loss of appetite, depression, or skin irritation.
What should I do if my dog ate geranium?
Contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 immediately. Do not wait for symptoms to appear before calling.
What symptoms should I watch for with geranium and dogs?
vomiting, loss of appetite, depression, dermatitis. If you notice any of these, contact your veterinarian.
Can cats eat geranium?
Geraniums are toxic to cats. Ingestion or contact can cause vomiting, loss of appetite, depression, or skin irritation.
What should I do if my cat ate geranium?
Contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 immediately. Do not wait for symptoms to appear before calling.
What symptoms should I watch for with geranium and cats?
vomiting, loss of appetite, depression, dermatitis. If you notice any of these, contact your veterinarian.
This page is for informational purposes only and is not veterinary advice. Always consult your veterinarian about your pet's diet and health.
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