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Is Cobweb Spiderwort toxic to cats?

Cyanotis arachnoidea

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists cobweb spiderwort 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. Not individually listed by ASPCA. Commelinaceae relatives contain compounds linked to contact dermatitis and mild gastrointestinal irritation in pets. The soft hairs may cause mild oral irritation if ingested. Treat with caution around cats, dogs, and children — not considered severely toxic but best kept out of reach.

What to do if your cat ate cobweb spiderwort

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

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

Is cobweb spiderwort toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is cobweb spiderwort toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists cobweb spiderwort 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. Not individually listed by ASPCA. Commelinaceae relatives contain compounds linked to contact dermatitis and mild gastrointestinal irritation in pets. The soft hairs may cause mild oral irritation if ingested. Treat with caution around cats, dogs, and children — not considered severely toxic but best kept out of reach.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats cobweb spiderwort?

Not individually listed by ASPCA. Commelinaceae relatives contain compounds linked to contact dermatitis and mild gastrointestinal irritation in pets. The soft hairs may cause mild oral irritation if ingested. Treat with caution around cats, dogs, and children — not considered severely toxic but best kept out of reach. 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 cobweb spiderwort.

What should I do if my cat ate cobweb spiderwort?

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 cobweb spiderwort toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Cobweb Spiderwort is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full cobweb spiderwort pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to cobweb spiderwort?

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 cobweb spiderwort pet-safety