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Is Catlin's Giant Bugle toxic to cats?

Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists catlin's giant bugle 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. Ajuga reptans is not listed individually by the ASPCA as toxic, but the genus Ajuga contains iridoid glycosides and has been associated with mild digestive upset in dogs and cats if ingested in quantity. Exercise caution around pets that graze on foliage; serious toxicity is not reported.

What to do if your cat ate catlin's giant bugle

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

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

Is catlin's giant bugle toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is catlin's giant bugle toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists catlin's giant bugle 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. Ajuga reptans is not listed individually by the ASPCA as toxic, but the genus Ajuga contains iridoid glycosides and has been associated with mild digestive upset in dogs and cats if ingested in quantity. Exercise caution around pets that graze on foliage; serious toxicity is not reported.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats catlin's giant bugle?

Ajuga reptans is not listed individually by the ASPCA as toxic, but the genus Ajuga contains iridoid glycosides and has been associated with mild digestive upset in dogs and cats if ingested in quantity. Exercise caution around pets that graze on foliage; serious toxicity is not reported. 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 catlin's giant bugle.

What should I do if my cat ate catlin's giant bugle?

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 catlin's giant bugle toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Catlin's Giant Bugle is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full catlin's giant bugle pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to catlin's giant bugle?

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 catlin's giant bugle pet-safety