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Is Caucasian Draba toxic to cats?

Draba bruniifolia

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists caucasian draba 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. The genus Draba is not listed on the ASPCA Toxic or Non-Toxic Plant database. As a Brassicaceae member it contains glucosinolates which may cause mild gastrointestinal irritation if ingested; classified mildly-toxic as a precaution pending authoritative listing.

What to do if your cat ate caucasian draba

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

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

Is caucasian draba toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is caucasian draba toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists caucasian draba 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. The genus Draba is not listed on the ASPCA Toxic or Non-Toxic Plant database. As a Brassicaceae member it contains glucosinolates which may cause mild gastrointestinal irritation if ingested; classified mildly-toxic as a precaution pending authoritative listing.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats caucasian draba?

The genus Draba is not listed on the ASPCA Toxic or Non-Toxic Plant database. As a Brassicaceae member it contains glucosinolates which may cause mild gastrointestinal irritation if ingested; classified mildly-toxic as a precaution pending authoritative listing. 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 caucasian draba.

What should I do if my cat ate caucasian draba?

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 caucasian draba toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Caucasian Draba is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full caucasian draba pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to caucasian draba?

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 caucasian draba pet-safety