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Is Blue Ginger toxic to cats?

Dichorisandra thyrsiflora

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists blue 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. Dichorisandra thyrsiflora is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As a member of Commelinaceae — a family that includes mildly irritant species — a conservative 'mildly-toxic' rating applies. Sap contact may cause skin irritation; ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in pets.

What to do if your cat ate blue ginger

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

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

Is blue ginger toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is blue ginger toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists blue 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. Dichorisandra thyrsiflora is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As a member of Commelinaceae — a family that includes mildly irritant species — a conservative 'mildly-toxic' rating applies. Sap contact may cause skin irritation; ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats blue ginger?

Dichorisandra thyrsiflora is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As a member of Commelinaceae — a family that includes mildly irritant species — a conservative 'mildly-toxic' rating applies. Sap contact may cause skin irritation; ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in pets. 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 blue ginger.

What should I do if my cat ate blue 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 blue ginger toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to blue 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 blue ginger pet-safety