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Is Celeriac 'Prinz' toxic to cats?

Apium graveolens var. rapaceum 'Prinz'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists celeriac 'prinz' 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. Celery (Apium graveolens) is generally regarded as non-toxic to dogs and cats by ASPCA poison-control references, but the turnip-rooted variety rapaceum is not individually listed, and the foliage contains furanocoumarins (psoralens) that can cause contact phytophotodermatitis. Treat the foliage with caution, handle with gloves in sun, and verify with a vet rather than assuming full pet-safe status.

What to do if your cat ate celeriac 'prinz'

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

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

Is celeriac 'prinz' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is celeriac 'prinz' toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists celeriac 'prinz' 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. Celery (Apium graveolens) is generally regarded as non-toxic to dogs and cats by ASPCA poison-control references, but the turnip-rooted variety rapaceum is not individually listed, and the foliage contains furanocoumarins (psoralens) that can cause contact phytophotodermatitis. Treat the foliage with caution, handle with gloves in sun, and verify with a vet rather than assuming full pet-safe status.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats celeriac 'prinz'?

Celery (Apium graveolens) is generally regarded as non-toxic to dogs and cats by ASPCA poison-control references, but the turnip-rooted variety rapaceum is not individually listed, and the foliage contains furanocoumarins (psoralens) that can cause contact phytophotodermatitis. Treat the foliage with caution, handle with gloves in sun, and verify with a vet rather than assuming full pet-safe status. 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 celeriac 'prinz'.

What should I do if my cat ate celeriac 'prinz'?

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 celeriac 'prinz' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Celeriac 'Prinz' is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full celeriac 'prinz' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to celeriac 'prinz'?

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 celeriac 'prinz' pet-safety