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Is Begonia manicata toxic to cats?

Begonia manicata

Toxic to cats

Yes — begonia manicata 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 classifies Begonia as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses; the toxic principle is soluble calcium oxalates, most concentrated in the underground rhizome. Ingestion causes oral irritation, hypersalivation, and vomiting. Keep this begonia out of pets' reach and seek veterinary advice if it is chewed.

What to do if your cat ate begonia manicata

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

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

Is begonia manicata toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is begonia manicata toxic to cats?

Yes — begonia manicata is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The ASPCA classifies Begonia as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses; the toxic principle is soluble calcium oxalates, most concentrated in the underground rhizome. Ingestion causes oral irritation, hypersalivation, and vomiting. Keep this begonia out of pets' reach and seek veterinary advice if it is chewed.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats begonia manicata?

The ASPCA classifies Begonia as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses; the toxic principle is soluble calcium oxalates, most concentrated in the underground rhizome. Ingestion causes oral irritation, hypersalivation, and vomiting. Keep this begonia out of pets' reach and seek veterinary advice if it is chewed. 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 begonia manicata.

What should I do if my cat ate begonia manicata?

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 begonia manicata toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to begonia manicata?

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 begonia manicata pet-safety