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Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia

Prevent cats and dogs from chewing correctly identified Lavandula angustifolia. Contact a veterinarian or animal poison-control service after a suspected exposure.

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Cats

TOXIC

ASPCA classifies Lavender as toxic to cats, and NC State flags correctly spelled Lavandula angustifolia as a problem for cats.

Dogs

TOXIC

ASPCA classifies Lavender as toxic to dogs, and NC State flags correctly spelled Lavandula angustifolia as a problem for dogs.

Quick answer

ASPCA and NC State identify Lavender as a concern for cats and dogs; NC State and Kew establish the accepted spelling Lavandula angustifolia.

Plant identity and scope

This record is limited to Lavandula angustifolia. ASPCA prints Lavendula angustifolia for Lavender; NC State identifies the same common names with the accepted spelling, and Kew accepts Lavandula angustifolia.

Identity reconciliation: Lavendula angustifolia → Lavandula angustifolia (NC State Extension and Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew).

Governed aliases: Common Lavender, English Lavender.

What the evidence supports

The toxic result is limited to Lavandula angustifolia. The ASPCA spelling is reconciled through NC State's matching common names and accepted species spelling, corroborated by Kew; no genus-wide Lavender conclusion is made.

Safety classifications come from PawPlants' governed evidence record, not from a retailer or product label.

If exposure may have occurred

Prevent further access, retain a label or clear photo, and contact a veterinarian or animal poison-control service for case-specific advice. Do not induce vomiting unless a veterinary professional directs it.

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Evidence and sources