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Is Castilian Heron's Bill toxic to cats?

Erodium castellanum

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists castilian heron's bill 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. Erodium species are not listed in either the toxic or non-toxic sections of the ASPCA Toxic Plants database. As a precautionary classification, mildly-toxic is assigned until a definitive ASPCA or veterinary authority assessment is available. Contact the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 if a pet ingests this plant.

What to do if your cat ate castilian heron's bill

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

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

Is castilian heron's bill toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is castilian heron's bill toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists castilian heron's bill 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. Erodium species are not listed in either the toxic or non-toxic sections of the ASPCA Toxic Plants database. As a precautionary classification, mildly-toxic is assigned until a definitive ASPCA or veterinary authority assessment is available. Contact the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 if a pet ingests this plant.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats castilian heron's bill?

Erodium species are not listed in either the toxic or non-toxic sections of the ASPCA Toxic Plants database. As a precautionary classification, mildly-toxic is assigned until a definitive ASPCA or veterinary authority assessment is available. Contact the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 if a pet ingests this plant. 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 castilian heron's bill.

What should I do if my cat ate castilian heron's bill?

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 castilian heron's bill toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Castilian Heron's Bill is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full castilian heron's bill pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to castilian heron's bill?

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 castilian heron's bill pet-safety