{"id":111416,"date":"2022-04-23T05:48:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-23T05:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-geraniums-ok-for-cats-2\/"},"modified":"2022-04-23T05:48:00","modified_gmt":"2022-04-23T05:48:00","slug":"are-geraniums-ok-for-cats-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-geraniums-ok-for-cats-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Are geraniums OK for cats?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-geraniums-ok-for-cats-2\/#Are_geraniums_OK_for_cats\" title=\"Are geraniums OK for cats?\">Are geraniums OK for cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-geraniums-ok-for-cats-2\/#What_happens_if_a_cat_eats_a_geranium\" title=\"What happens if a cat eats a geranium?\">What happens if a cat eats a geranium?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-geraniums-ok-for-cats-2\/#Which_geraniums_are_toxic\" title=\"Which geraniums are toxic?\">Which geraniums are toxic?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-geraniums-ok-for-cats-2\/#Are_geraniums_safe_around_cats\" title=\"Are geraniums safe around cats?\">Are geraniums safe around cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-geraniums-ok-for-cats-2\/#Are_scented_geraniums_toxic_to_cats\" title=\"Are scented geraniums toxic to cats?\">Are scented geraniums toxic to cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-geraniums-ok-for-cats-2\/#Are_geraniums_lethal_to_cats\" title=\"Are geraniums lethal to cats?\">Are geraniums lethal to cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-geraniums-ok-for-cats-2\/#Do_cats_like_geraniums\" title=\"Do cats like geraniums?\">Do cats like geraniums?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-geraniums-ok-for-cats-2\/#Which_geraniums_are_poisonous\" title=\"Which geraniums are poisonous?\">Which geraniums are poisonous?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-geraniums-ok-for-cats-2\/#Are_all_geraniums_poisonous\" title=\"Are all geraniums poisonous?\">Are all geraniums poisonous?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-geraniums-ok-for-cats-2\/#Can_you_eat_all_types_of_geraniums\" title=\"Can you eat all types of geraniums?\">Can you eat all types of geraniums?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-geraniums-ok-for-cats-2\/#Are_hardy_geraniums_toxic\" title=\"Are hardy geraniums toxic?\">Are hardy geraniums toxic?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-geraniums-ok-for-cats-2\/#Are_geraniums_poisonous_for_cats\" title=\"Are geraniums poisonous for cats?\">Are geraniums poisonous for cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-geraniums-ok-for-cats-2\/#Are_cats_attracted_to_geraniums\" title=\"Are cats attracted to geraniums?\">Are cats attracted to geraniums?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-geraniums-ok-for-cats-2\/#Which_geraniums_are_poisonous_to_cats\" title=\"Which geraniums are poisonous to cats?\">Which geraniums are poisonous to cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-geraniums-ok-for-cats-2\/#Is_a_geranium_plant_safe_for_cats\" title=\"Is a geranium plant safe for cats?\">Is a geranium plant safe for cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-geraniums-ok-for-cats-2\/#Is_scented_geranium_toxic\" title=\"Is scented geranium toxic?\">Is scented geranium toxic?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-geraniums-ok-for-cats-2\/#Can_cats_be_around_geraniums\" title=\"Can cats be around geraniums?\">Can cats be around geraniums?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-geraniums-ok-for-cats-2\/#Can_cats_smell_geranium\" title=\"Can cats smell geranium?\">Can cats smell geranium?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-geraniums-ok-for-cats-2\/#Are_there_any_plants_that_cats_hate\" title=\"Are there any plants that cats hate?\">Are there any plants that cats hate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-geraniums-ok-for-cats-2\/#Do_cats_hate_geraniums\" title=\"Do cats hate geraniums?\">Do cats hate geraniums?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-geraniums-ok-for-cats-2\/#Are_all_geraniums_edible\" title=\"Are all geraniums edible?\">Are all geraniums edible?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-geraniums-ok-for-cats-2\/#Are_hardy_geraniums_poisonous\" title=\"Are hardy geraniums poisonous?\">Are hardy geraniums poisonous?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-geraniums-ok-for-cats-2\/#Are_scented_geraniums_toxic\" title=\"Are scented geraniums toxic?\">Are scented geraniums toxic?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-geraniums-ok-for-cats-2\/#Are_all_scented_geraniums_edible\" title=\"Are all scented geraniums edible?\">Are all scented geraniums edible?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-geraniums-ok-for-cats-2\/#What_type_of_geraniums_are_edible\" title=\"What type of geraniums are edible?\">What type of geraniums are edible?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_geraniums_OK_for_cats\"><\/span>Are geraniums OK for cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Scented geraniums (Pelargonium spp.), a popular flower in gardens and pots, are <b>poisonous to pets including dogs and cats. Depending on the plants chemicals and the degree of exposure, your pet may exhibit mild or severe symptoms. In rare cases, it can result in a coma.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_cat_eats_a_geranium\"><\/span>What happens if a cat eats a geranium?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Symptoms of Scented Geranium Poisoning in Cats Most felines will vomit or develop diarrhea as their bodies respond to the toxic oil component of this plant. However, if the feline ingested a large amount of the scented geranium, then the feline could proceed to develop <b>hypothermia, muscle weakness, and ataxia<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_geraniums_are_toxic\"><\/span>Which geraniums are toxic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Pelargonium species belong to the Geraniaceae family. They are mildly toxic due to several components found throughout the plant. Geraniol is a pungent chemical that is a primary ingredient in essential oils like citronella and rose oil.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_geraniums_safe_around_cats\"><\/span>Are geraniums safe around cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The leaves, stem, roots, and especially the flower of the scented geranium contain essential oils, linaool and geranoil, which are <b>toxic to felines, as well as other domestic animals like horses and dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_scented_geraniums_toxic_to_cats\"><\/span>Are scented geraniums toxic to cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you grow scented geraniums in the Pelargonium family, be sure to keep your dogs and cats away. <b>Scented geraniums are toxic to pets<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_geraniums_lethal_to_cats\"><\/span>Are geraniums lethal to cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Scented geraniums (Pelargonium spp.), a popular flower in gardens and pots, are <b>poisonous to pets including dogs and cats. Depending on the plants chemicals and the degree of exposure, your pet may exhibit mild or severe symptoms. In rare cases, it can result in a coma.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_like_geraniums\"><\/span>Do cats like geraniums?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Geraniums are a win\/win plant. <b>They will keep pesky cats away from your landscaped yard and garden, and they are one of the top 10 plants that realtors suggest their sellers plant in order to sell their homes faster.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_geraniums_are_poisonous\"><\/span>Which geraniums are poisonous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The other common geranium (Pelargonium spp.) has asymmetrical flowers in huge variations depending on the cultivar. It is toxic to dogs and cats. These frost-tender geraniums include the <b>zonal and ivy-leaved geraniums. The stiff leaves of these geraniums have scalloped leaves and dark markings surround the edges.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_all_geraniums_poisonous\"><\/span>Are all geraniums poisonous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Geraniums are not poisonous to humans or pets, and they have a variety of uses. In 2006, geraniums were voted the herb of the year. They are utilized for teas, cakes, astrigents and compresses.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_eat_all_types_of_geraniums\"><\/span>Can you eat all types of geraniums?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Both the flowers and aromatic foliage of geraniums are edible and can be used for culinary purposes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_hardy_geraniums_toxic\"><\/span>Are hardy geraniums toxic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Is Geranium Rozanne poisonous? Geranium Rozanne has <b>no toxic effects reported.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_geraniums_poisonous_for_cats\"><\/span>Are geraniums poisonous for cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Scented geraniums (Pelargonium spp.), a popular flower in gardens and pots, are <b>poisonous to pets including dogs and cats. Depending on the plants chemicals and the degree of exposure, your pet may exhibit mild or severe symptoms. In rare cases, it can result in a coma.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_cats_attracted_to_geraniums\"><\/span>Are cats attracted to geraniums?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Geraniums are an excellent choice if you are looking for a natural cat repellent that also adds color to your landscape. For humans, these garden plants emit a pleasant odor, but <b>most cats find them unpleasant to their sense of smell<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_geraniums_are_poisonous_to_cats\"><\/span>Which geraniums are poisonous to cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Scented geraniums (Pelargonium spp.), a popular flower in gardens and pots, are poisonous to pets including dogs and cats.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_geranium_plant_safe_for_cats\"><\/span>Is a geranium plant safe for cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Geranium &#8211; Commonly grown in outdoor gardens, containers, and hanging baskets, the Pelargonium species is <b>toxic for pets, causing skin rashes, low blood pressure, lethargy, and loss of appetite.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_scented_geranium_toxic\"><\/span>Is scented geranium toxic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The scented geranium <b>contains at least two toxic substances, which are geraniol and linalool. Geraniol is a monoterpenoid that is classified as a D2B hazardous material due to the eye and skin irritation, and is listed as a toxic chemical if swallowed or inhaled.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_cats_be_around_geraniums\"><\/span>Can cats be around geraniums?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Symptoms of Scented Geranium Poisoning in Cats Most felines will vomit or develop diarrhea as their bodies respond to the toxic oil component of this plant. However, if the feline ingested a large amount of the scented geranium, then the feline could proceed to develop <b>hypothermia, muscle weakness, and ataxia<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_cats_smell_geranium\"><\/span>Can cats smell geranium?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The leaves, stem, roots, and especially the flower of the scented geranium contain essential oils, linaool and geranoil, which are <b>toxic to felines, as well as other domestic animals like horses and dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_any_plants_that_cats_hate\"><\/span>Are there any plants that cats hate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cats dislike the smell of <b>rue, lavender and pennyroyal, Coleus canina and lemon thyme. Plant a few of these throughout the garden. (Interplanting can attract pollinators and other beneficial insects too.) Cats steer clear of strong citrus scents.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_hate_geraniums\"><\/span>Do cats hate geraniums?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Geraniums are a win\/win plant. <b>They will keep pesky cats away from your landscaped yard and garden, and they are one of the top 10 plants that realtors suggest their sellers plant in order to sell their homes faster.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_all_geraniums_edible\"><\/span>Are all geraniums edible?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Geraniums are not poisonous to humans or pets, and they have a variety of uses. In 2006, geraniums were voted the herb of the year. They are utilized for teas, cakes, astrigents and compresses.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_hardy_geraniums_poisonous\"><\/span>Are hardy geraniums poisonous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Pelargonium species belong to the Geraniaceae family. They are mildly toxic due to several components found throughout the plant. Geraniol is a pungent chemical that is a primary ingredient in essential oils like citronella and rose oil.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_scented_geraniums_toxic\"><\/span>Are scented geraniums toxic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Pelargonium species belong to the Geraniaceae family. They are mildly toxic due to several components found throughout the plant. Geraniol is a pungent chemical that is a primary ingredient in essential oils like citronella and rose oil.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_all_scented_geraniums_edible\"><\/span>Are all scented geraniums edible?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Both the flowers and aromatic foliage of geraniums are edible and can be used for culinary purposes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_type_of_geraniums_are_edible\"><\/span>What type of geraniums are edible?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is generally safe to eat geranium leaves. If its a hardy variety like <b>potted pelargoniums or apple-scented sanguineum then the leaves are not only edible but might also have more potent health benefits. Edible parts of scented geraniums include their leaves and flowers.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Are geraniums OK for cats?What happens if a cat eats a geranium?Which geraniums are toxic?Are geraniums safe around cats?Are scented geraniums toxic to cats?Are geraniums lethal to cats?Do cats like geraniums?Which geraniums are poisonous?Are all geraniums poisonous?Can you eat all types of geraniums?Are hardy geraniums toxic?Are geraniums poisonous for cats?Are cats attracted&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-111416","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/111416"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=111416"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/111416\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=111416"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=111416"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=111416"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}