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Is Crested Floating Heart toxic to cats?

Nymphoides cristata

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists crested floating heart 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. Nymphoides cristata is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The Menyanthaceae family has no widely documented severe toxic principle. However, as an unverified species for pet safety, treat with caution — prevent pets from ingesting leaves or stems, and consult a vet if significant consumption occurs.

What to do if your cat ate crested floating heart

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

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

Is crested floating heart toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is crested floating heart toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists crested floating heart 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. Nymphoides cristata is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The Menyanthaceae family has no widely documented severe toxic principle. However, as an unverified species for pet safety, treat with caution — prevent pets from ingesting leaves or stems, and consult a vet if significant consumption occurs.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats crested floating heart?

Nymphoides cristata is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The Menyanthaceae family has no widely documented severe toxic principle. However, as an unverified species for pet safety, treat with caution — prevent pets from ingesting leaves or stems, and consult a vet if significant consumption occurs. 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 crested floating heart.

What should I do if my cat ate crested floating heart?

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 crested floating heart toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Crested Floating Heart is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full crested floating heart pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to crested floating heart?

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 crested floating heart pet-safety