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Is Double-Flowered Bloodroot toxic to cats?

Sanguinaria canadensis 'Multiplex'

Toxic to cats

Yes — double-flowered bloodroot 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. All parts of Sanguinaria canadensis contain isoquinoline alkaloids, principally sanguinarine and chelerythrine. The ASPCA and the Pet Poison Helpline list bloodroot as toxic to dogs and cats. Ingestion can cause excessive salivation, vomiting, diarrhoea, depression, and in severe cases dilated pupils, dizziness, and cardiac effects. The orange-red rhizome sap is most concentrated in toxins; seek veterinary attention immediately if ingestion is suspected.

What to do if your cat ate double-flowered bloodroot

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move double-flowered bloodroot 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 double-flowered bloodroot to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is double-flowered bloodroot toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is double-flowered bloodroot toxic to cats?

Yes — double-flowered bloodroot is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. All parts of Sanguinaria canadensis contain isoquinoline alkaloids, principally sanguinarine and chelerythrine. The ASPCA and the Pet Poison Helpline list bloodroot as toxic to dogs and cats. Ingestion can cause excessive salivation, vomiting, diarrhoea, depression, and in severe cases dilated pupils, dizziness, and cardiac effects. The orange-red rhizome sap is most concentrated in toxins; seek veterinary attention immediately if ingestion is suspected.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats double-flowered bloodroot?

All parts of Sanguinaria canadensis contain isoquinoline alkaloids, principally sanguinarine and chelerythrine. The ASPCA and the Pet Poison Helpline list bloodroot as toxic to dogs and cats. Ingestion can cause excessive salivation, vomiting, diarrhoea, depression, and in severe cases dilated pupils, dizziness, and cardiac effects. The orange-red rhizome sap is most concentrated in toxins; seek veterinary attention immediately if ingestion is suspected. 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 double-flowered bloodroot.

What should I do if my cat ate double-flowered bloodroot?

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 double-flowered bloodroot toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Double-Flowered Bloodroot is toxic to dogs as well. See the full double-flowered bloodroot pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to double-flowered bloodroot?

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 double-flowered bloodroot pet-safety