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Is Blue Wild Indigo toxic to cats?

Baptisia australis

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists blue wild indigo 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. Baptisia is not individually listed in the ASPCA toxic or non-toxic plant database, so its status is not formally confirmed; treat with caution and verify with a vet. The foliage and seeds contain bitter quinolizidine alkaloids; ingestion may cause salivation, vomiting, gastrointestinal upset, and in larger amounts incoordination or tremors. Keep pets from chewing the plant or pods.

What to do if your cat ate blue wild indigo

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

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

Is blue wild indigo toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is blue wild indigo toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists blue wild indigo 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. Baptisia is not individually listed in the ASPCA toxic or non-toxic plant database, so its status is not formally confirmed; treat with caution and verify with a vet. The foliage and seeds contain bitter quinolizidine alkaloids; ingestion may cause salivation, vomiting, gastrointestinal upset, and in larger amounts incoordination or tremors. Keep pets from chewing the plant or pods.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats blue wild indigo?

Baptisia is not individually listed in the ASPCA toxic or non-toxic plant database, so its status is not formally confirmed; treat with caution and verify with a vet. The foliage and seeds contain bitter quinolizidine alkaloids; ingestion may cause salivation, vomiting, gastrointestinal upset, and in larger amounts incoordination or tremors. Keep pets from chewing the plant or pods. 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 blue wild indigo.

What should I do if my cat ate blue wild indigo?

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 blue wild indigo toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Blue Wild Indigo is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full blue wild indigo pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to blue wild indigo?

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 blue wild indigo pet-safety