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Is Downy Rock Jasmine toxic to cats?

Androsace pubescens

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists downy rock jasmine 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. Androsace pubescens is not listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. In the absence of confirmed safety data, this species is classified as mildly toxic as a precaution. Contact a veterinarian if a pet ingests any part of the plant.

What to do if your cat ate downy rock jasmine

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

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

Is downy rock jasmine toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is downy rock jasmine toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists downy rock jasmine 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. Androsace pubescens is not listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. In the absence of confirmed safety data, this species is classified as mildly toxic as a precaution. Contact a veterinarian if a pet ingests any part of the plant.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats downy rock jasmine?

Androsace pubescens is not listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. In the absence of confirmed safety data, this species is classified as mildly toxic as a precaution. Contact a veterinarian if a pet ingests any part of the plant. 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 downy rock jasmine.

What should I do if my cat ate downy rock jasmine?

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 downy rock jasmine toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Downy Rock Jasmine is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full downy rock jasmine pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to downy rock jasmine?

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 downy rock jasmine pet-safety