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Is Golden Columbine toxic to cats?

Aquilegia chrysantha

Toxic to cats

Yes — golden columbine is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Aquilegia chrysantha contains cyanogenic glycosides and protoanemonin; the ASPCA lists Aquilegia (columbine) as toxic to dogs and cats. All parts of the plant — especially seeds and roots — are considered toxic. Ingestion may cause vomiting, diarrhoea, and cardiovascular effects.

What to do if your cat ate golden columbine

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

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

Is golden columbine toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is golden columbine toxic to cats?

Yes — golden columbine is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Aquilegia chrysantha contains cyanogenic glycosides and protoanemonin; the ASPCA lists Aquilegia (columbine) as toxic to dogs and cats. All parts of the plant — especially seeds and roots — are considered toxic. Ingestion may cause vomiting, diarrhoea, and cardiovascular effects.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats golden columbine?

Aquilegia chrysantha contains cyanogenic glycosides and protoanemonin; the ASPCA lists Aquilegia (columbine) as toxic to dogs and cats. All parts of the plant — especially seeds and roots — are considered toxic. Ingestion may cause vomiting, diarrhoea, and cardiovascular effects. 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 golden columbine.

What should I do if my cat ate golden columbine?

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 golden columbine toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Golden Columbine is toxic to dogs as well. See the full golden columbine pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to golden columbine?

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 golden columbine pet-safety