Is Eleocharis dulcis toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists eleocharis dulcis 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. Eleocharis dulcis is not individually listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database, so its pet status cannot be confirmed; treat with caution and verify with a vet. The corms are a widely eaten human food, but because no ASPCA classification exists for cats and dogs, a pet-safe claim is not made here.

Eleocharis dulcis is not individually listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database, so its pet status cannot be confirmed; treat with caution and verify with a vet. The corms are a widely eaten human food, but because no ASPCA classification exists for cats and dogs, a pet-safe claim is not made here. 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 eleocharis dulcis.

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.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Eleocharis dulcis is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full eleocharis dulcis pet-safety guide for both species.

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.