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Is Creeping Baby's Breath toxic to cats?

Gypsophila repens

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists creeping baby's breath 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. Gypsophila repens is listed by ASPCA as mildly toxic to dogs and cats. Ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal signs including vomiting and diarrhoea. The saponin content is the likely irritant. Not considered severely toxic.

What to do if your cat ate creeping baby's breath

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

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

Is creeping baby's breath toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is creeping baby's breath toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists creeping baby's breath 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. Gypsophila repens is listed by ASPCA as mildly toxic to dogs and cats. Ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal signs including vomiting and diarrhoea. The saponin content is the likely irritant. Not considered severely toxic.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats creeping baby's breath?

Gypsophila repens is listed by ASPCA as mildly toxic to dogs and cats. Ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal signs including vomiting and diarrhoea. The saponin content is the likely irritant. Not considered severely toxic. 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 creeping baby's breath.

What should I do if my cat ate creeping baby's breath?

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 creeping baby's breath toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Creeping Baby's Breath is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full creeping baby's breath pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to creeping baby's breath?

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 creeping baby's breath pet-safety