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Is Columbine 'Nora Barlow' toxic to cats?

Aquilegia vulgaris

Toxic to cats

Yes — columbine 'nora barlow' 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 vulgaris is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs and cats; the seeds and roots contain the highest concentration of cyanogenic glycosides and protoanemonin. Ingestion may cause vomiting, diarrhoea, and cardiovascular effects. All plant parts should be considered toxic.

What to do if your cat ate columbine 'nora barlow'

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

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

Is columbine 'nora barlow' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is columbine 'nora barlow' toxic to cats?

Yes — columbine 'nora barlow' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Aquilegia vulgaris is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs and cats; the seeds and roots contain the highest concentration of cyanogenic glycosides and protoanemonin. Ingestion may cause vomiting, diarrhoea, and cardiovascular effects. All plant parts should be considered toxic.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats columbine 'nora barlow'?

Aquilegia vulgaris is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs and cats; the seeds and roots contain the highest concentration of cyanogenic glycosides and protoanemonin. Ingestion may cause vomiting, diarrhoea, and cardiovascular effects. All plant parts should be considered toxic. 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 columbine 'nora barlow'.

What should I do if my cat ate columbine 'nora barlow'?

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 columbine 'nora barlow' toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to columbine 'nora barlow'?

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 columbine 'nora barlow' pet-safety