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My Cat Ate Lavender What Should I Do?

Kyoko

May 8, 2021
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My Cat Ate Lavender What Should I Do?

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Has your cat eaten some lavender? Are you worried the lavender will make your cat sick? If so, then you’ve come to the right place. We understand it can be scary when our cats eat something they shouldn’t.

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In this article, we’ll take a look at lavender and whether or not it can make your cat sick. Let’s get started!

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What is Lavender?

You’re probably very familiar with lavender! Lavender is a flowering plant that’s in the mint family. It has a very specific sweet scent, which has become extremely popular in recent years. This plant is native to the Mediterranean, the Middle East, and India. Back in ancient times, lavender was prized as a holy herb.

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Today, lavender is still prized as an herbal plant with medicinal properties. Lavender is said to be calming, so it’s often used in herbal sleep remedies. It’s also used to calm migraines and other types of headaches. Lavender essential oil is also used to help treat blemishes on the skin and is also thought to help with chronic or acute forms of pain.

Lavender is generally considered a safe plant; however, can it make your cat sick? Will your cat get sick if she eats lavender?

Lavender & Cats

Unfortunately, lavender is toxic to cats. It’s not the plant that’s toxic but the substances found in lavender essential oil. Lavender essential oil contains linalyl and linalool. These substances can cause digestive tract issues in your cat. Symptoms can include lack of appetite, vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea.

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If a cat eats some lavender plant, it’s possible the kitty will develop some mild gastrointestinal symptoms. However, essential is much more dangerous for a cat.

Lavender Essential Oil Toxicity in Cats

You may notice these symptoms if your cat ingests lavender essential oil:

  • Drooling
  • Vomiting
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Lethargy
  • Weakness
  • Muscle tremors
  • Pawing at face/mouth
  • Redness/swelling/burns on lips, skin, gums, tongue
  • Uncoordinated gate

If you notice these symptoms in your cat, it’s time to immediately call the vet. This is a medical emergency.

Treatment of Lavender Essential Oil Toxicity in Cats

At the vet’s, they will perform a complete physical of your cat. This may include lab work, too. The vet will look to see if your cat is experiencing liver or kidney damage from lavender ingestion.

Treatment will be based on the cat’s symptoms. For chemical burns in her throat and stomach, the cat may not be able to eat normally until things heal. So, the vet may have to give her a feeding tube until she’s better.

The vet will also treat any vomiting and diarrhea, as well as other symptoms. They will be focused on preventing damage to the liver, as well as the kidney.

The good news is that cats who receive prompt medical care have an excellent chance of making a complete recovery!

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Kyoko

Kyoko is from a family of 3 and moved to New York with her parents and siblings when she was 13. Kyoko is fond of spending a great amount of time with pets, specifically her beagle Luna and cat Missy. Her boyfriend often complains that she spends too much time giving attention to their animals. Kyoko has written dozens of articles concerning pets and is aiming at owning a pet shop one day!

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