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Is Britton Perilla toxic to cats?

Perilla frutescens 'Britton'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists britton perilla 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. Perilla frutescens contains perilla ketones and triterpenoids that can cause pulmonary edema (especially in cattle and horses) and GI upset in dogs and cats if consumed in quantity. The ASPCA lists Perilla frutescens as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Not intended for pet access.

What to do if your cat ate britton perilla

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

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

Is britton perilla toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is britton perilla toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists britton perilla 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. Perilla frutescens contains perilla ketones and triterpenoids that can cause pulmonary edema (especially in cattle and horses) and GI upset in dogs and cats if consumed in quantity. The ASPCA lists Perilla frutescens as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Not intended for pet access.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats britton perilla?

Perilla frutescens contains perilla ketones and triterpenoids that can cause pulmonary edema (especially in cattle and horses) and GI upset in dogs and cats if consumed in quantity. The ASPCA lists Perilla frutescens as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Not intended for pet access. 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 britton perilla.

What should I do if my cat ate britton perilla?

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 britton perilla toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Britton Perilla is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full britton perilla pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to britton perilla?

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 britton perilla pet-safety