Is Liquid potpourri Toxic to Cats?
Yes — liquid potpourri is toxic to cats.
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.
Symptoms to watch for
- Drooling
- Pawing at the mouth
- Mouth or throat burns
- Vomiting
- Refusing food
- Trouble breathing
Toxic parts
Liquid
Toxic compound
Essential oils, cationic detergents
What to do now
- Call your vet or a pet poison control line immediately — don't wait for symptoms.
- Do not induce vomiting unless a vet tells you to.
- Bring the plant, label or packaging with you so the vet knows exactly what your cat ate.
- Note roughly how much was eaten and when.
Good to know
Simmering liquid potpourri contains essential oils and detergents that burn the mouth and are especially dangerous to cats, who lick it off their fur.
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Frequently asked questions
Is liquid potpourri toxic to cats?
Yes — liquid potpourri is toxic to cats. Simmering liquid potpourri contains essential oils and detergents that burn the mouth and are especially dangerous to cats, who lick it off their fur.
What are the symptoms of liquid potpourri poisoning in cats?
Drooling. Pawing at the mouth. Mouth or throat burns. Vomiting. Refusing food. Trouble breathing.
What should I do if my cat ate liquid potpourri?
Call your vet or a pet poison control line immediately — don't wait for symptoms. Do not induce vomiting unless a vet tells you to. Bring the plant, label or packaging with you so the vet knows exactly what your cat ate. Note roughly how much was eaten and when.
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