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Do Osmanthus flowers have an effect on cats?
Osmanthus flowers generally have no significant impact on cats. However, owners need to be aware that cats have very sensitive olfactory senses, and the fragrance of osmanthus flowers is quite strong. Therefore, many cats dislike osmanthus flowers, and some may even experience frequent sneezing. Additionally, some cats, out of curiosity, may eat osmanthus flowers. If the intestines are sensitive, it may lead to vomiting and diarrhea. Therefore, if conditions permit, it is recommended that owners avoid exposing their cats to osmanthus flowers.
Cats have sensitive noses, and they don't like any stimulus that irritates their nostrils. Osmanthus flowers are very fragrant, so when cats smell the scent of osmanthus, they may sneeze. Long-term exposure to the fragrance may cause chronic respiratory diseases.
Osmanthus flowers do not contain much nutrition and are not beneficial to a cat's health. Therefore, it is best not to feed cats with large amounts of osmanthus flowers. Eating a little bit occasionally should be fine.
Although osmanthus flowers are non-toxic to cats, some flowers, such as lilies, daffodils, and honeysuckle, are toxic to cats. Eating these flowers can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and other poisoning symptoms. Therefore, never allow cats to touch these flowers randomly and avoid planting them at home.