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Is Queen Mix Spider Flower toxic to cats?

Cleome hassleriana

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists queen mix spider flower 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 ASPCA does not list Cleome hassleriana as toxic to dogs or cats. However, the foliage and stems produce a strongly scented, mildly irritating sticky resin that can cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals and mild gastric upset if significant quantities are ingested; rated mildly-toxic as a precaution. Wear gloves when handling.

What to do if your cat ate queen mix spider flower

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move queen mix spider flower 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 queen mix spider flower to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is queen mix spider flower toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is queen mix spider flower toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists queen mix spider flower 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 ASPCA does not list Cleome hassleriana as toxic to dogs or cats. However, the foliage and stems produce a strongly scented, mildly irritating sticky resin that can cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals and mild gastric upset if significant quantities are ingested; rated mildly-toxic as a precaution. Wear gloves when handling.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats queen mix spider flower?

The ASPCA does not list Cleome hassleriana as toxic to dogs or cats. However, the foliage and stems produce a strongly scented, mildly irritating sticky resin that can cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals and mild gastric upset if significant quantities are ingested; rated mildly-toxic as a precaution. Wear gloves when handling. 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 queen mix spider flower.

What should I do if my cat ate queen mix spider flower?

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 queen mix spider flower toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Queen Mix Spider Flower is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full queen mix spider flower pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to queen mix spider flower?

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 queen mix spider flower pet-safety