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Is Cream Wild Indigo toxic to cats?

Baptisia bracteata

Toxic to cats

Yes — cream wild indigo 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. Like all Baptisia species, contains quinolizidine alkaloids including cytisine. Ingestion by pets or livestock causes vomiting, diarrhoea, nausea, and gastrointestinal distress. The bitter taste typically deters grazing animals, but all plant parts should be considered toxic to cats, dogs, and horses.

What to do if your cat ate cream wild indigo

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

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

Is cream wild indigo toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is cream wild indigo toxic to cats?

Yes — cream wild indigo is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Like all Baptisia species, contains quinolizidine alkaloids including cytisine. Ingestion by pets or livestock causes vomiting, diarrhoea, nausea, and gastrointestinal distress. The bitter taste typically deters grazing animals, but all plant parts should be considered toxic to cats, dogs, and horses.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats cream wild indigo?

Like all Baptisia species, contains quinolizidine alkaloids including cytisine. Ingestion by pets or livestock causes vomiting, diarrhoea, nausea, and gastrointestinal distress. The bitter taste typically deters grazing animals, but all plant parts should be considered toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. 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 cream wild indigo.

What should I do if my cat ate cream wild indigo?

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 cream wild indigo toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Cream Wild Indigo is toxic to dogs as well. See the full cream wild indigo pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to cream wild indigo?

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 cream wild indigo pet-safety