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Is Canna 'Yellow King Humbert' toxic to cats?

Canna 'Yellow King Humbert'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists canna 'yellow king humbert' 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. As with other Canna cultivars, this plant is considered to have low toxicity, but ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal irritation in dogs and cats.

What to do if your cat ate canna 'yellow king humbert'

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

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

Is canna 'yellow king humbert' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is canna 'yellow king humbert' toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists canna 'yellow king humbert' 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. As with other Canna cultivars, this plant is considered to have low toxicity, but ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal irritation in dogs and cats.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats canna 'yellow king humbert'?

Not individually listed by the ASPCA. As with other Canna cultivars, this plant is considered to have low toxicity, but ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal irritation in 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 'yellow king humbert'.

What should I do if my cat ate canna 'yellow king humbert'?

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 'yellow king humbert' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Canna 'Yellow King Humbert' is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full canna 'yellow king humbert' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to canna 'yellow king humbert'?

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 'yellow king humbert' pet-safety