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Is Queen's Spiderwort toxic to cats?

Dichorisandra reginae

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists queen's spiderwort 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. Dichorisandra reginae is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As a member of the Commelinaceae family, which includes mildly irritant species, a precautionary 'mildly-toxic' classification is applied. Sap may cause mild skin or gastrointestinal irritation.

What to do if your cat ate queen's spiderwort

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

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

Is queen's spiderwort toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is queen's spiderwort toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists queen's spiderwort 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. Dichorisandra reginae is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As a member of the Commelinaceae family, which includes mildly irritant species, a precautionary 'mildly-toxic' classification is applied. Sap may cause mild skin or gastrointestinal irritation.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats queen's spiderwort?

Dichorisandra reginae is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As a member of the Commelinaceae family, which includes mildly irritant species, a precautionary 'mildly-toxic' classification is applied. Sap may cause mild skin or gastrointestinal irritation. 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 queen's spiderwort.

What should I do if my cat ate queen's spiderwort?

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 queen's spiderwort toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Queen's Spiderwort is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full queen's spiderwort pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to queen's spiderwort?

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 queen's spiderwort pet-safety