Cats can smell gardenias. The fragrance of gardenia is not toxic to cats. If a cat inhales the smell of gardenia, it will not have much impact on health. However, it is best not to let cats eat gardenia petals by mistake, because there are some unknown ingredients in the flower. It will have an impact on the cat's health. If it is found that the cat accidentally eats gardenia petals and has adverse reactions such as vomiting and diarrhea, the cat should be taken to the pet hospital for treatment in time.

What are the flowers that cannot be kept in a cat-raising household:

1. Lily. Lilies can cause kidney failure in cats, and may also cause vomiting, lethargy, loss of appetite, and in severe cases, the cat may die.

2. Chrysanthemum. The leaves and roots are toxic to cats and may cause vomiting and diarrhea if ingested.

3. Tulips. It can cause cats to suffer from gastroenteritis.

4. Dieffenbachia. It can cause cats to vomit, become comatose, or even die.

5. Hydrangea. The toxicity is slightly lower than the above types, but it can also cause gastrointestinal discomfort in cats.

6. Aloe vera. It will cause the cat to vomit and urinate light red urine.