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Is Boulder Blue Fescue toxic to cats?

Festuca glauca 'Boulder Blue'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists boulder blue fescue 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. Festuca glauca is not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database. Ornamental fescues are generally regarded as non-toxic, but as the species is unverified, treat with caution: ingestion may cause mild GI upset. Fescue toxicosis from endophytes is a grazing-livestock concern tied to tall fescue, distinct from this ornamental. Verify with a vet before assuming pet safety.

What to do if your cat ate boulder blue fescue

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

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

Is boulder blue fescue toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is boulder blue fescue toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists boulder blue fescue 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. Festuca glauca is not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database. Ornamental fescues are generally regarded as non-toxic, but as the species is unverified, treat with caution: ingestion may cause mild GI upset. Fescue toxicosis from endophytes is a grazing-livestock concern tied to tall fescue, distinct from this ornamental. Verify with a vet before assuming pet safety.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats boulder blue fescue?

Festuca glauca is not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database. Ornamental fescues are generally regarded as non-toxic, but as the species is unverified, treat with caution: ingestion may cause mild GI upset. Fescue toxicosis from endophytes is a grazing-livestock concern tied to tall fescue, distinct from this ornamental. Verify with a vet before assuming pet safety. 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 boulder blue fescue.

What should I do if my cat ate boulder blue fescue?

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 boulder blue fescue toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Boulder Blue Fescue is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full boulder blue fescue pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to boulder blue fescue?

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 boulder blue fescue pet-safety