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Is Black Scallop Bugle toxic to cats?

Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists black scallop bugle 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. Ajuga reptans is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but iridoid glycosides present in the genus may cause mild gastrointestinal irritation in dogs and cats if consumed. Not considered severely toxic, but ingestion of large quantities should be avoided.

What to do if your cat ate black scallop bugle

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

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

Is black scallop bugle toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is black scallop bugle toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists black scallop bugle 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. Ajuga reptans is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but iridoid glycosides present in the genus may cause mild gastrointestinal irritation in dogs and cats if consumed. Not considered severely toxic, but ingestion of large quantities should be avoided.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats black scallop bugle?

Ajuga reptans is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but iridoid glycosides present in the genus may cause mild gastrointestinal irritation in dogs and cats if consumed. Not considered severely toxic, but ingestion of large quantities should be avoided. 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 black scallop bugle.

What should I do if my cat ate black scallop bugle?

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 black scallop bugle toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Black Scallop Bugle is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full black scallop bugle pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to black scallop bugle?

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 black scallop bugle pet-safety