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Is Pink Hidden Ginger toxic to cats?

Curcuma rubescens

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists pink hidden ginger 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. Curcuma rubescens is not individually listed by the ASPCA. Curcuma longa (culinary turmeric) is generally regarded as safe, but ornamental Curcuma species have not been formally assessed as pet-safe by the ASPCA. A mildly-toxic designation is applied as a precaution. Keep away from pets that chew plants.

What to do if your cat ate pink hidden ginger

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

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

Is pink hidden ginger toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is pink hidden ginger toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists pink hidden ginger 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. Curcuma rubescens is not individually listed by the ASPCA. Curcuma longa (culinary turmeric) is generally regarded as safe, but ornamental Curcuma species have not been formally assessed as pet-safe by the ASPCA. A mildly-toxic designation is applied as a precaution. Keep away from pets that chew plants.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats pink hidden ginger?

Curcuma rubescens is not individually listed by the ASPCA. Curcuma longa (culinary turmeric) is generally regarded as safe, but ornamental Curcuma species have not been formally assessed as pet-safe by the ASPCA. A mildly-toxic designation is applied as a precaution. Keep away from pets that chew plants. 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 pink hidden ginger.

What should I do if my cat ate pink hidden ginger?

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 pink hidden ginger toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Pink Hidden Ginger is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full pink hidden ginger pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to pink hidden ginger?

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 pink hidden ginger pet-safety