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Is Champagne Rhubarb toxic to cats?

Rheum × hybridum 'Champagne'

Toxic to cats

Yes — champagne rhubarb is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. ASPCA classifies rhubarb as toxic to dogs, cats and horses, due to soluble calcium oxalates concentrated in the leaves. Documented signs include kidney failure, tremors and salivation. Only the cooked stalks are edible for people; keep pets away from the leaf blades and discarded foliage.

What to do if your cat ate champagne rhubarb

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

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

Is champagne rhubarb toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is champagne rhubarb toxic to cats?

Yes — champagne rhubarb is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA classifies rhubarb as toxic to dogs, cats and horses, due to soluble calcium oxalates concentrated in the leaves. Documented signs include kidney failure, tremors and salivation. Only the cooked stalks are edible for people; keep pets away from the leaf blades and discarded foliage.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats champagne rhubarb?

ASPCA classifies rhubarb as toxic to dogs, cats and horses, due to soluble calcium oxalates concentrated in the leaves. Documented signs include kidney failure, tremors and salivation. Only the cooked stalks are edible for people; keep pets away from the leaf blades and discarded foliage. 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 champagne rhubarb.

What should I do if my cat ate champagne rhubarb?

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 champagne rhubarb toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Champagne Rhubarb is toxic to dogs as well. See the full champagne rhubarb pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to champagne rhubarb?

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 champagne rhubarb pet-safety