Question
My cat ate a little bit of my carnation flower and the green leaves given with the carnations, is this dangerous ?
Answer
Dear Claudia,<BR><BR>Thank you for sending your question to AskNSDL. I see that you asked your question yesterday so I hope your cat is feeling alright this morning. If not, please check with your veterinarian. That's the best thing to do whenever you're concerned about your pet's health. <BR><BR>I used Google, <A href=http://google.com">http://google.com</A>, to search the Internet for information on this string of terms: cat poisonous plant pet.<BR><BR>"Plants Which Are Potentially Poisonous" (Cats) by Jennifer Prince, DVM. This article on PetEducation.com includes carnations in its list of plants that are potentially poisonous to cats; however, it's not clear to me whether or not they mean the ornamental florist's carnation (as in bouquets or a boutonniere) or the type of carnation that grows outside as a perennial garden plant.<BR><A href=http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=1&cat=1418&articleid=1552">http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=1&cat=1418&articleid=1552</A><BR><BR>The Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center also mentions carnation as a plant which can be harmful to pets, plus it gives suggestions for preventing pet poisoning.<BR><A href=http://www.pharmacy.arizona.edu/centers/apdic/pets.shtml">http://www.pharmacy.arizona.edu/centers/apdic/pets.shtml</A><BR><BR>"First Aid: Poisoning in Pets" : Dr. Dan discusses steps you can take if you suspect your pet has been poisoned.<BR><A href=http://www.dr-dan.com/newpage16.htm">http://www.dr-dan.com/newpage16.htm</A><BR><BR>Finally, I checked the American Society for the Prevention of Cruely to Animals website which has a "List of Toxic Plants." They do <U><STRONG>not </STRONG></U>include the carnation as a toxic plant. So, once again, it's best to check with your veterinarian if you're not sure.<BR><A href=http://www.aspca.org/site/FrameSet?style=User&url=../toxicplants/M01947.htm">http://www.aspca.org/site/FrameSet?style=User&url=../toxicplants/M01947.htm</A><BR><BR>Pets can get into so many things so it's good to know which ones can be harmful. One of my cats, Eddie, loved wrapping paper (he would lick it) and string. I had to keep that away from him!<BR><BR>Claudia, please check with your veterinarian if you still need help with this question. Also, remember that your local library is a good place for materials on poisonous plants and pet care.<BR><BR>Have a nice day. <BR><BR>Sincerely,<BR>Joyce W.<BR>AskNSDL staff<BR><BR>
http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=1&cat=1418&articleid=1552
http://www.pharmacy.arizona.edu/centers/apdic/pets.shtml
http://www.dr-dan.com/newpage16.htm
http://www.aspca.org/site/FrameSet?style=User&url=../toxicplants/M01947.htm
pets<BR>cats<BR>carnation<BR>poisonous plants<BR>toxic plants
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