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Is Giant Montbretia toxic to cats?

Crocosmia masonorum

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists giant montbretia 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. Crocosmia masonorum is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As with other corm-bearing plants, mild gastrointestinal upset may occur if corms or foliage are ingested by dogs or cats; treat as mildly toxic and keep pets from chewing the plant.

What to do if your cat ate giant montbretia

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

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

Is giant montbretia toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is giant montbretia toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists giant montbretia 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. Crocosmia masonorum is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As with other corm-bearing plants, mild gastrointestinal upset may occur if corms or foliage are ingested by dogs or cats; treat as mildly toxic and keep pets from chewing the plant.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats giant montbretia?

Crocosmia masonorum is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As with other corm-bearing plants, mild gastrointestinal upset may occur if corms or foliage are ingested by dogs or cats; treat as mildly toxic and keep pets from chewing the plant. 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 giant montbretia.

What should I do if my cat ate giant montbretia?

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 giant montbretia toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Giant Montbretia is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full giant montbretia pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to giant montbretia?

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 giant montbretia pet-safety