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Is Dicentra formosa 'Luxuriant' toxic to cats?

Dicentra formosa 'Luxuriant'

Toxic to cats

Yes — dicentra formosa 'luxuriant' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Dicentra (bleeding heart) is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. All parts contain isoquinoline alkaloids. Ingestion can cause drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea, trembling and staggering; large amounts may cause seizures. Handling foliage may cause mild skin irritation in sensitive people.

What to do if your cat ate dicentra formosa 'luxuriant'

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

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

Is dicentra formosa 'luxuriant' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is dicentra formosa 'luxuriant' toxic to cats?

Yes — dicentra formosa 'luxuriant' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Dicentra (bleeding heart) is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. All parts contain isoquinoline alkaloids. Ingestion can cause drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea, trembling and staggering; large amounts may cause seizures. Handling foliage may cause mild skin irritation in sensitive people.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats dicentra formosa 'luxuriant'?

Dicentra (bleeding heart) is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. All parts contain isoquinoline alkaloids. Ingestion can cause drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea, trembling and staggering; large amounts may cause seizures. Handling foliage may cause mild skin irritation in sensitive people. 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 dicentra formosa 'luxuriant'.

What should I do if my cat ate dicentra formosa 'luxuriant'?

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 dicentra formosa 'luxuriant' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Dicentra formosa 'Luxuriant' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full dicentra formosa 'luxuriant' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to dicentra formosa 'luxuriant'?

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 dicentra formosa 'luxuriant' pet-safety