Lovage

Yes, lovage (Levisticum officinale) is considered potentially toxic to cats. It contains compounds that can cause dermatitis, photosensitivity, and gastrointestinal upset if ingested or if the plant contacts skin.

Watch for skin redness or irritation where the plant brushed against fur or bare skin, mild vomiting or drooling, and reduced appetite. Cats that chew the leaves may paw at their face from the bitter taste, and skin exposed to lovage can become abnormally sensitive to sunlight.

Remove your cat from the plant and check for skin irritation or redness. GI and skin reactions typically begin within hours of contact. Call your vet if vomiting persists for more than half a day, skin irritation spreads or blisters, or your cat skips their next meal — you can also reach the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.

Lovage belongs to the Apiaceae family and contains compounds associated with dermatitis and photosensitivity — meaning skin that contacts the plant can become irritated and more susceptible to sunburn or UV damage. Severity is typically mild, but reactions can worsen with sun exposure after contact.

Yes, lovage (Levisticum officinale) is considered potentially toxic to dogs. The plant can cause skin irritation and digestive distress, so it should be kept out of reach.

Ingestion can cause vomiting, soft stools, drooling, and reduced appetite. If your dog's skin came into contact with crushed leaves, watch for red, itchy patches at the contact site.

Call your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435. Seek prompt attention if vomiting or diarrhea lasts beyond a few hours, your dog seems painful in the belly or unusually lethargic, or any skin irritation worsens or spreads.

GI signs typically appear within hours of ingestion and generally resolve within a day. The ASPCA does not document a specific recovery window for lovage in dogs, so monitor your dog closely and contact your vet if symptoms persist.