Safety verdict
Consulted references classify the plant as toxic or irritating for that pet type.
Pet ingestion lookup
My cat ate Daisy (Chrysanthemum) - what should I do?
Chrysanthemum species
Potentially toxic
Contact your veterinarian or an animal poison-control resource now, especially if any amount was chewed or swallowed.
Verified against ASPCA/provenance audit 2026-05-06 on May 6, 2026.
Signs to watch for
Drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, and skin irritation (dermatitis).
Escalation note
Ingestion can lead to gastrointestinal distress and skin inflammation. Please contact your veterinarian if you suspect your cat has ingested any part of this plant.
What to watch for
Drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, and incoordination are typical. With heavier exposure cats may show twitching, tremors, dilated pupils, hyperexcitability, or seizures — the pyrethrin profile that makes cats especially vulnerable. Skin contact can cause a transient rash.
Time window
Signs can appear within minutes to a few hours of exposure but may take up to 72 hours to develop fully.
When to call the vet
Call immediately if your cat shows tremors, seizures, dilated pupils, or trouble walking — these are emergencies. For drooling or mild vomiting alone, contact your veterinarian or ASPCA Poison Control (888-426-4435) the same day.
What this means for your cat
Cats are markedly more sensitive than dogs to chrysanthemums — mums are the natural source of pyrethrins, an insecticide cats metabolize poorly. ASPCA lists the plant as toxic, and on top of stomach upset cats can show neurologic signs that dogs usually don't.
Sources: ASPCA, Pet Poison Helpline (no first-aid guidance).
Source references
Poison-control resources
This page summarizes source-bound plant-safety information and is not veterinary advice.