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Is Canna 'Black Knight' toxic to cats?

Canna 'Black Knight'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists canna 'black knight' 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 individually listed by the ASPCA. Canna genus plants are considered low toxicity overall, but ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal irritation in cats and dogs; keep rhizomes out of reach of pets.

What to do if your cat ate canna 'black knight'

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

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

Is canna 'black knight' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is canna 'black knight' toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists canna 'black knight' 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 individually listed by the ASPCA. Canna genus plants are considered low toxicity overall, but ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal irritation in cats and dogs; keep rhizomes out of reach of pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats canna 'black knight'?

Not individually listed by the ASPCA. Canna genus plants are considered low toxicity overall, but ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal irritation in cats and dogs; keep rhizomes out of reach of pets. 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 canna 'black knight'.

What should I do if my cat ate canna 'black knight'?

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 canna 'black knight' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Canna 'Black Knight' is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full canna 'black knight' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to canna 'black knight'?

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 canna 'black knight' pet-safety