Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia
Dogs: Mild
Cats: Mild
Plant Information
English Lavender, French Lavender
Lamiaceae
herb
Mildly Toxic
Toxicity Details
leaves, flowers
Linalool and linalyl acetate
1 to 3 hours
mild
Symptoms to Watch For
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Loss of appetite
What to Do
Monitor at home. The plant is low risk. Concentrated essential oils are more dangerous.
About Lavender
Lavender is technically mildly toxic but the plant itself rarely causes problems. The real danger is concentrated lavender essential oil, especially for cats.
Safe Alternatives
These plants provide a similar look but are non-toxic to pets: