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Is Large Yellow Foxglove toxic to cats?

Digitalis grandiflora

Toxic to cats

Yes — large yellow foxglove 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. Digitalis grandiflora contains cardiac glycosides including digitalinum and other compounds toxic to the heart. The ASPCA lists Digitalis species as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses — effects include cardiac arrhythmia, vomiting, and potentially fatal heart failure. All parts are toxic and must be kept away from pets and children.

What to do if your cat ate large yellow foxglove

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

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

Is large yellow foxglove toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is large yellow foxglove toxic to cats?

Yes — large yellow foxglove is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Digitalis grandiflora contains cardiac glycosides including digitalinum and other compounds toxic to the heart. The ASPCA lists Digitalis species as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses — effects include cardiac arrhythmia, vomiting, and potentially fatal heart failure. All parts are toxic and must be kept away from pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats large yellow foxglove?

Digitalis grandiflora contains cardiac glycosides including digitalinum and other compounds toxic to the heart. The ASPCA lists Digitalis species as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses — effects include cardiac arrhythmia, vomiting, and potentially fatal heart failure. All parts are toxic and must be kept away from pets and children. 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 large yellow foxglove.

What should I do if my cat ate large yellow foxglove?

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 large yellow foxglove toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Large Yellow Foxglove is toxic to dogs as well. See the full large yellow foxglove pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to large yellow foxglove?

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 large yellow foxglove pet-safety