is baby's breath toxic to cats

Baby's breath is mildly toxic to cats. It contains a chemical called gyposenin, a saponin that irritates the gastrointestinal tract of cats when ingested. Symptoms of poisoning include vomiting, diarrhea, drooling, loss of appetite, lethargy, and dehydration. Usually, the condition is temporary and resolves once the toxin passes from the cat's system. While serious emergencies are uncommon, kittens, geriatrics, and cats with chronic health issues could experience more severe effects. Contact with the plant's sap can also cause skin irritation in cats. It is best to keep baby's breath out of reach from cats to prevent ingestion and poisoning.