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Is Montbretia 'Lucifer' toxic to cats?

Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists montbretia 'lucifer' 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 is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The genus is not in a known highly-toxic family, but corm-forming Iridaceae relatives can cause mild gastrointestinal irritation if ingested by dogs or cats. Treat as mildly toxic as a precaution.

What to do if your cat ate montbretia 'lucifer'

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

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

Is montbretia 'lucifer' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is montbretia 'lucifer' toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists montbretia 'lucifer' 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 is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The genus is not in a known highly-toxic family, but corm-forming Iridaceae relatives can cause mild gastrointestinal irritation if ingested by dogs or cats. Treat as mildly toxic as a precaution.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats montbretia 'lucifer'?

Crocosmia is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The genus is not in a known highly-toxic family, but corm-forming Iridaceae relatives can cause mild gastrointestinal irritation if ingested by dogs or cats. Treat as mildly toxic as a precaution. 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 montbretia 'lucifer'.

What should I do if my cat ate montbretia 'lucifer'?

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 montbretia 'lucifer' toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to montbretia 'lucifer'?

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 montbretia 'lucifer' pet-safety