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Is Ruffled Sword Plant toxic to cats?

Echinodorus major

Toxic to cats

Yes — ruffled sword plant 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. Echinodorus major (syn. E. martii) belongs to Alismataceae. Members of this family contain irritant compounds; Echinodorus species are generally considered harmful to pets if ingested in significant quantities, causing gastrointestinal irritation.

What to do if your cat ate ruffled sword plant

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

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

Is ruffled sword plant toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is ruffled sword plant toxic to cats?

Yes — ruffled sword plant is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Echinodorus major (syn. E. martii) belongs to Alismataceae. Members of this family contain irritant compounds; Echinodorus species are generally considered harmful to pets if ingested in significant quantities, causing gastrointestinal irritation.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats ruffled sword plant?

Echinodorus major (syn. E. martii) belongs to Alismataceae. Members of this family contain irritant compounds; Echinodorus species are generally considered harmful to pets if ingested in significant quantities, causing gastrointestinal irritation. 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 ruffled sword plant.

What should I do if my cat ate ruffled sword plant?

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 ruffled sword plant toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Ruffled Sword Plant is toxic to dogs as well. See the full ruffled sword plant pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to ruffled sword plant?

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 ruffled sword plant pet-safety