Other Names / Similar Items:Cassia cinnamon, Ceylon cinnamon
Scientific Name:Cinnamomum
Risks
Cinnamon contains compounds that cats can’t break down, including coumarin, which prevents blood from clotting and can cause bleeding in high quantities.
It also contains phenol, which can cause irritation and burns to a cat’s skin.
Suggestions
Cats should not consume any amount of cinnamon.
Even though a small amount might not cause immediate harm, regular ingestion or exposure can be dangerous.
Avoid letting your cat chew on cinnamon sticks, eat food flavored with cinnamon, or come into contact with cinnamon-infused essential oils or diffusers.