§ Toxic plants · Lamiaceae · Checked Oct 2026
Is common lavender toxic to cats and dogs?
Yes. Common lavender (Lavendula angustifolia) is toxic to cats and dogs, according to the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. Plant Smart rates its effects Moderate, level 2 of 4.
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§ 010 · Signs
What to watch for
Signs include nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite. Signs can start within hours; some take a day or more to show.
§ 020 · If it happened
What to do if your pet ate it
Call your vet or a pet poison hotline straight away, even if your pet seems fine: the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, (888) 426-4435, or Pet Poison Helpline, (855) 764-7661. Both are open 24 hours and charge a fee. Have the plant or a photo of it to hand, and don’t make your pet vomit unless a vet tells you to.
§ 030 · Same family
Other Lamiaceae plants toxic to pets
Common lavender belongs to the Lamiaceae family. ASPCA lists these relatives too.
§ 040 · Questions
Questions about common lavender and pets
Is common lavender toxic to cats?
Yes. ASPCA lists common lavender as toxic to cats.
Is common lavender toxic to dogs?
Yes. ASPCA lists common lavender as toxic to dogs.
What happens if my pet eats common lavender?
Signs include nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite. Plant Smart rates it Moderate, level 2 of 4.
What should I do if my pet ate it?
Call your vet or a pet poison hotline right away, even before signs appear: the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435, or Pet Poison Helpline at (855) 764-7661. Both charge a fee. Have the plant, or a photo of it, to hand.