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Is Canna 'Pretoria' toxic to cats?

Canna 'Pretoria'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists canna 'pretoria' 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. Canna is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to dogs and cats. However, it is not individually listed as non-toxic to horses, and large quantities of plant material can cause mild gastrointestinal upset in some animals. The ASPCA specifically lists Canna generalis as non-toxic to dogs and cats.

What to do if your cat ate canna 'pretoria'

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

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

Is canna 'pretoria' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is canna 'pretoria' toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists canna 'pretoria' 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. Canna is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to dogs and cats. However, it is not individually listed as non-toxic to horses, and large quantities of plant material can cause mild gastrointestinal upset in some animals. The ASPCA specifically lists Canna generalis as non-toxic to dogs and cats.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats canna 'pretoria'?

Canna is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to dogs and cats. However, it is not individually listed as non-toxic to horses, and large quantities of plant material can cause mild gastrointestinal upset in some animals. The ASPCA specifically lists Canna generalis as non-toxic to dogs and cats. 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 'pretoria'.

What should I do if my cat ate canna 'pretoria'?

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 'pretoria' toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to canna 'pretoria'?

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 'pretoria' pet-safety