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Is Bladder Campion toxic to cats?

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Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists bladder campion 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. Not listed by the ASPCA. Contains saponins (as do all Caryophyllaceae); large-quantity ingestion may cause vomiting and diarrhoea in cats or dogs. Treat as mildly toxic as a precaution.

What to do if your cat ate bladder campion

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

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

Is bladder campion toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is bladder campion toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists bladder campion 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. Not listed by the ASPCA. Contains saponins (as do all Caryophyllaceae); large-quantity ingestion may cause vomiting and diarrhoea in cats or dogs. Treat as mildly toxic as a precaution.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats bladder campion?

Not listed by the ASPCA. Contains saponins (as do all Caryophyllaceae); large-quantity ingestion may cause vomiting and diarrhoea in cats or dogs. Treat as mildly toxic as a precaution. 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 bladder campion.

What should I do if my cat ate bladder campion?

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 bladder campion toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Bladder Campion is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full bladder campion pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to bladder campion?

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 bladder campion pet-safety