Is Chamomile Toxic to Pets?
Yes — chamomile is mildly toxic to cats. Yes — chamomile is mildly toxic to dogs. Yes — chamomile is mildly toxic to horses.
PawSafe Check is for general information only and is not veterinary advice. Always contact your veterinarian or a poison control service if you think your pet has been exposed.
- Scientific name
- Matricaria and Anthemis spp.
- Toxic compound
- Volatile oils, bisabolol, tannins
- Toxic parts
- All parts
- Also known as
- german chamomile, roman chamomile
Symptoms
Cats (mildly toxic)
- Mild vomiting
- Soft stool or diarrhea
Dogs (mildly toxic)
- Mild vomiting
- Soft stool or diarrhea
Horses (mildly toxic)
- Mild vomiting
- Soft stool or diarrhea
What to do
If your cat ate chamomile
- Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and keep it out of reach.
- Gently rinse the mouth and offer fresh water.
- Call your vet if symptoms persist, get worse, or your cat is small, young or elderly.
If your dog ate chamomile
- Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and keep it out of reach.
- Gently rinse the mouth and offer fresh water.
- Call your vet if symptoms persist, get worse, or your dog is small, young or elderly.
If your horse ate chamomile
- Remove any plant material from your horse's mouth and keep it out of reach.
- Gently rinse the mouth and offer fresh water.
- Call your vet if symptoms persist, get worse, or your horse is small, young or elderly.
Good to know
Chamomile plants can cause vomiting, diarrhea and skin irritation; long-term use may affect bleeding.
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Frequently asked questions
Is chamomile toxic to cats?
Yes — chamomile is mildly toxic to cats. Common signs include mild vomiting, soft stool or diarrhea.
Is chamomile toxic to dogs?
Yes — chamomile is mildly toxic to dogs. Common signs include mild vomiting, soft stool or diarrhea.
Is chamomile toxic to horses?
Yes — chamomile is mildly toxic to horses. Common signs include mild vomiting, soft stool or diarrhea.
Which parts of chamomile are toxic?
All parts.
What makes chamomile toxic?
Volatile oils, bisabolol, tannins.