Is English lavender toxic to cat?
English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is toxic to cats because they lack the enzymes necessary to process the compounds linalool and linalyl acetate. Even licking the leaves of this plant may be enough to cause gastrointestinal distress, and ingestion often leads to vomiting. The concentrated essential oil of this plant is even more dangerous, with a risk of central nervous system and liver damage. A veterinarian should be contacted if symptoms become severe.
Is English lavender toxic to dog?
English lavender is largely unproblematic for dogs, however, it does contain the compound linalool, which is toxic. Luckily, this plant has very small amounts of this compound, so your dog would have to eat a great quantity of this plant to have issues. Most dogs will find the smell of english lavender off-putting and will avoid it, but some are too curious for their own good! Symptoms of poisoning would include a swollen, tender belly, vomiting or trouble defecating, lack of appetite, and a fever. If you think there is a risk your dog has ingested this plant, consult your veterinarian as soon as possible.
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