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Is Alpine Heron's Bill toxic to cats?

Erodium reichardii

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists alpine heron's bill 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. Erodium reichardii is not specifically listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. Erodium cicutarium is considered non-toxic by multiple sources, but confirmation for ornamental alpine species is absent; a mildly-toxic precautionary rating is applied. No documented toxic alkaloids or glycosides in the genus.

What to do if your cat ate alpine heron's bill

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move alpine heron's bill 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 heron's bill to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is alpine heron's bill toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is alpine heron's bill toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists alpine heron's bill 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. Erodium reichardii is not specifically listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. Erodium cicutarium is considered non-toxic by multiple sources, but confirmation for ornamental alpine species is absent; a mildly-toxic precautionary rating is applied. No documented toxic alkaloids or glycosides in the genus.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats alpine heron's bill?

Erodium reichardii is not specifically listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. Erodium cicutarium is considered non-toxic by multiple sources, but confirmation for ornamental alpine species is absent; a mildly-toxic precautionary rating is applied. No documented toxic alkaloids or glycosides in the genus. 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 heron's bill.

What should I do if my cat ate alpine heron's bill?

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 heron's bill toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Alpine Heron's Bill is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full alpine heron's bill pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to alpine heron's bill?

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 heron's bill pet-safety