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My cat ate a rose. Are rose plants or petals poisonous for cats?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 2 lbs

Are rose type plants/petals poisonous for cats?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on December 29th, 2016

Roses themselves are not toxic to cats, but the thorns can scratch Queen, and eating the leaves and stems could cause her GI upset. In addition, if there are any pesticides spayed on the roses, those would toxic to her.

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