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Is Rocky Mountain Bee Plant toxic to cats?

Cleome serrulata

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists rocky mountain bee plant 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. Cleome serrulata is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The foliage has a strong, musky odour and contains glucosinolates that may cause mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested in quantity by pets or livestock; keep curious animals away as a precaution.

What to do if your cat ate rocky mountain bee plant

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

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

Is rocky mountain bee plant toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is rocky mountain bee plant toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists rocky mountain bee plant 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. Cleome serrulata is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The foliage has a strong, musky odour and contains glucosinolates that may cause mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested in quantity by pets or livestock; keep curious animals away as a precaution.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats rocky mountain bee plant?

Cleome serrulata is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The foliage has a strong, musky odour and contains glucosinolates that may cause mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested in quantity by pets or livestock; keep curious animals away as a precaution. 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 rocky mountain bee plant.

What should I do if my cat ate rocky mountain bee plant?

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 rocky mountain bee plant toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Rocky Mountain Bee Plant is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full rocky mountain bee plant pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to rocky mountain bee plant?

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 rocky mountain bee plant pet-safety