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Is Alpine Bartsia toxic to cats?

Bartsia alpina

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists alpine bartsia 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. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Bartsia alpina is not listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. Its safety for cats and dogs is unconfirmed; classified as mildly-toxic as a precaution. Consult a vet if ingestion is suspected.

What to do if your cat ate alpine bartsia

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move alpine bartsia out of reach.
  2. Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
  3. Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
  4. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice.
  5. Bring a leaf or photo of alpine bartsia to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your cat has eaten alpine bartsia, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.

Is alpine bartsia toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is alpine bartsia toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists alpine bartsia 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. Bartsia alpina is not listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. Its safety for cats and dogs is unconfirmed; classified as mildly-toxic as a precaution. Consult a vet if ingestion is suspected.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats alpine bartsia?

Bartsia alpina is not listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. Its safety for cats and dogs is unconfirmed; classified as mildly-toxic as a precaution. Consult a vet if ingestion is suspected. 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 alpine bartsia.

What should I do if my cat ate alpine bartsia?

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.

Is alpine bartsia toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Alpine Bartsia is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full alpine bartsia pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to alpine bartsia?

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.

Full alpine bartsia pet-safety