At a glance
| Plant | Chrysanthemum (mum) (Chrysanthemum) |
|---|---|
| Cats | Toxic |
| Dogs | Toxic |
| Toxic principle | sesquiterpene lactones, pyrethrins and other irritants |
| Signs ASPCA lists | vomiting; diarrhea; drooling; loss of coordination; skin irritation |
| ASPCA page | Chrysanthemum, checked November 10, 2026 |
What else to know
ASPCA lists “daisy” as another name for chrysanthemum, and that’s where it gets confusing: the gerbera daisy is on ASPCA’s non-toxic list.
Look-alikes
- Gerbera daisy: non-toxic to cats, non-toxic to dogs (ASPCA). Daisy flowers on tall stalks above a rosette of leaves. Non-toxic on ASPCA’s lists.
Care basics
Light: Full sun, with afternoon shade in hot areas. Too much shade makes it sprawl.
Soil and water: Well-drained soil; NC State’s profile gives no watering interval. Cut back three times in spring and summer, the last around mid-August, for a compact plant.
Source: NC State Extension Plant Toolbox: Chrysanthemum × morifolium.
If your pet ate some
Call your vet, or ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435, as soon as you can. ASPCA runs the line 24 hours a day, every day of the year, and says a consultation fee may apply.
Call (888) 426-4435 · ASPCA Animal Poison Control
This page is reference information, not veterinary advice. Toxicity facts are summarized in our own words from the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants list; Plamp is not affiliated with the ASPCA.
