Is Alchemilla mollis toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists alchemilla mollis as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. Alchemilla mollis is not individually listed by the ASPCA, so it cannot be confirmed as pet-safe. Several horticultural sources describe lady's mantle as non-toxic, but without ASPCA grounding treat it with caution; ingesting plant material may cause mild gastrointestinal upset, and verify with a vet if a pet eats it.

Alchemilla mollis is not individually listed by the ASPCA, so it cannot be confirmed as pet-safe. Several horticultural sources describe lady's mantle as non-toxic, but without ASPCA grounding treat it with caution; ingesting plant material may cause mild gastrointestinal upset, and verify with a vet if a pet eats it. Signs usually appear soon after chewing rather than hours later — watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy after your cat has had access to alchemilla mollis.

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your cat's mouth and take the plant away. Note how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless told to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Alchemilla mollis is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full alchemilla mollis pet-safety guide for both species.

For a similar look without the risk, see the best cats-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.