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Is Eared Strobilanthes toxic to cats?

Strobilanthes auriculatus

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists eared strobilanthes 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. Strobilanthes auriculatus is not individually listed by ASPCA. The Acanthaceae family has no well-documented severely toxic principles, but plant material ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in pets. Sap may cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals. Treat with caution around cats and dogs.

What to do if your cat ate eared strobilanthes

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

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

Is eared strobilanthes toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is eared strobilanthes toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists eared strobilanthes 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. Strobilanthes auriculatus is not individually listed by ASPCA. The Acanthaceae family has no well-documented severely toxic principles, but plant material ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in pets. Sap may cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals. Treat with caution around cats and dogs.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats eared strobilanthes?

Strobilanthes auriculatus is not individually listed by ASPCA. The Acanthaceae family has no well-documented severely toxic principles, but plant material ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in pets. Sap may cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals. Treat with caution around cats and dogs. 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 eared strobilanthes.

What should I do if my cat ate eared strobilanthes?

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 eared strobilanthes toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Eared Strobilanthes is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full eared strobilanthes pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to eared strobilanthes?

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 eared strobilanthes pet-safety