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Is Auricula toxic to cats?

Primula auricula

Toxic to cats

Yes — auricula 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. The ASPCA lists Primula (primrose) as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. The specific toxic principle is unknown; clinical signs include mild to moderate vomiting and gastrointestinal upset. Some individuals are also skin-sensitised by handling the leaves.

What to do if your cat ate auricula

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

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

Is auricula toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is auricula toxic to cats?

Yes — auricula is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The ASPCA lists Primula (primrose) as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. The specific toxic principle is unknown; clinical signs include mild to moderate vomiting and gastrointestinal upset. Some individuals are also skin-sensitised by handling the leaves.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats auricula?

The ASPCA lists Primula (primrose) as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. The specific toxic principle is unknown; clinical signs include mild to moderate vomiting and gastrointestinal upset. Some individuals are also skin-sensitised by handling the leaves. 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 auricula.

What should I do if my cat ate auricula?

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 auricula toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to auricula?

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 auricula pet-safety