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If your cat ate crystal palace lobelia — do this now

  1. Take the plant away and clear any pieces from their mouth.
  2. Do not induce vomiting unless told to by a professional.
  3. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 now.

Crystal Palace lobelia is toxic to cats (ASPCA).

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My cat ate Crystal Palace lobelia — what to do

Step by step

  1. Take crystal palace lobelia away and remove any plant material from your cat's mouth so they cannot eat more.
  2. Note roughly how much was eaten and when — this helps the vet judge the risk.
  3. Do NOT induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist tells you to.
  4. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 (a consultation fee may apply) and follow their advice.
  5. 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 crystal palace lobelia — FAQ

Is crystal palace lobelia poisonous to cats?

Yes — the ASPCA lists Crystal Palace lobelia (Lobelia erinus 'Crystal Palace') as toxic to cats. Lobelia erinus, including 'Crystal Palace', contains piperidine alkaloids including lobeline and is regarded as toxic to cats, dogs and humans if ingested in meaningful quantities. L. erinus is not individually itemised on the ASPCA list, but the genus is well documented as toxic, causing vomiting, diarrhoea, excessive salivation and, at high doses, tremors and respiratory depression. Treat as toxic and contact a vet or ASPCA Poison Control (888-426-4435) if a pet ingests it.

How serious is it if my cat ate crystal palace lobelia?

Crystal Palace lobelia 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. Lobelia erinus, including 'Crystal Palace', contains piperidine alkaloids including lobeline and is regarded as toxic to cats, dogs and humans if ingested in meaningful quantities. L. erinus is not individually itemised on the ASPCA list, but the genus is well documented as toxic, causing vomiting, diarrhoea, excessive salivation and, at high doses, tremors and respiratory depression. Treat as toxic and contact a vet or ASPCA Poison Control (888-426-4435) if a pet ingests it. 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 crystal palace lobelia well out of reach, or swap it for an ASPCA non-toxic plant — see the best cats-safe plants list.

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