Pet emergency
My cat ate Anemone coronaria 'Mr. Fokker' — what to do
Step by step
- Take anemone coronaria 'mr. fokker' away and remove any plant material from your cat's mouth so they cannot eat more.
- Note roughly how much was eaten and when — this helps the vet judge the risk.
- Do NOT induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist tells you to.
- Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 (a consultation fee may apply) and follow their advice.
- Watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or lethargy, and bring a leaf or photo to the appointment.
This is general guidance, not veterinary advice. Pets vary, and a reaction may be to soil, fertiliser, or pesticide as well as the plant. When in doubt, call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435.
My cat ate anemone coronaria 'mr. fokker' — FAQ
Is anemone coronaria 'mr. fokker' poisonous to cats?
Yes — the ASPCA lists Anemone coronaria 'Mr. Fokker' (Anemone coronaria 'Mr. Fokker') as toxic to cats. Anemone coronaria belongs to the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae) and is toxic to cats and dogs. Although the ASPCA does not list Anemone under its own name, the genus carries the family toxic principle ranunculin, which becomes the irritant protoanemonin on chewing. Ingestion can cause oral pain, drooling, vomiting and diarrhoea. Keep corms and cut blooms out of reach of pets.
How serious is it if my cat ate anemone coronaria 'mr. fokker'?
Anemone coronaria 'Mr. Fokker' is toxic to cats and reactions can be significant, so treat any ingestion as urgent. Call your vet or poison control on (888) 426-4435 straight away rather than waiting to see if symptoms develop.
What symptoms should I watch for?
Signs usually appear soon after chewing: drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy. Anemone coronaria belongs to the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae) and is toxic to cats and dogs. Although the ASPCA does not list Anemone under its own name, the genus carries the family toxic principle ranunculin, which becomes the irritant protoanemonin on chewing. Ingestion can cause oral pain, drooling, vomiting and diarrhoea. Keep corms and cut blooms out of reach of pets. Any worsening or persistent symptoms warrant an immediate vet visit.
Should I make my cat vomit?
No — do not induce vomiting unless a vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center specifically tells you to. The wrong action can make things worse. Call (888) 426-4435 and follow professional advice.
How do I stop this happening again?
Keep anemone coronaria 'mr. fokker' well out of reach, or swap it for an ASPCA non-toxic plant — see the best cats-safe plants list.
Related
- Is anemone coronaria 'mr. fokker' toxic to cats? — full toxicity detail
- Anemone coronaria 'Mr. Fokker' and pets — the complete ASPCA pet-safety guide