Carnation

Yes, carnations (Dianthus caryophyllus) are considered mildly toxic to cats. Ingestion can cause gastrointestinal upset including vomiting and diarrhea, and contact with the sap can cause mild dermatitis. Symptoms are generally not severe, but the plant should be kept out of reach.

Expect mild drooling, vomiting, and short-lived diarrhea if your cat ate petals or leaves. If sap contacted the skin around the mouth, paws, or face, you may see redness and irritation. Signs typically appear within a few hours and resolve within 12–24 hours; skin irritation usually clears in a day or two.

Remove any remaining plant material and offer fresh water. Do not try to induce vomiting at home. If your cat ate more than a small bite, call your vet; if you're unsure how much was ingested, contact ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435.

Most cases are mild and resolve on their own, but call your vet if vomiting or diarrhea persist past 12 hours, your cat refuses food or water, or skin irritation worsens or spreads. An emergency visit is rarely needed unless symptoms escalate beyond the typical mild reaction.

Yes, carnations (Dianthus caryophyllus) are considered potentially toxic to dogs. Ingestion can cause mild gastrointestinal upset, and skin contact with the sap may cause mild dermatitis, but the reaction is generally mild and no fatalities from carnation ingestion in dogs have been recorded.

The most common signs are mild vomiting, drooling, and short-lived diarrhea, typically appearing within a couple of hours of chewing petals or leaves. You may also notice redness or irritation around the muzzle if your dog's skin contacted the sap.

Remove any remaining plant material from your dog's mouth, wash any sap off the muzzle or paws to prevent skin irritation, and monitor for vomiting or diarrhea. Do not induce vomiting at home. If symptoms develop or persist, contact your vet or call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.

Signs typically appear within a couple of hours of ingestion and resolve on their own within 12–24 hours without specific treatment. Call your vet if vomiting or diarrhea lasts more than 12 hours, your dog refuses to eat or drink, or skin irritation worsens rather than improving.