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Is Five-angled Pipewort toxic to cats?

Eriocaulon quinquangulare

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists five-angled pipewort 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. Eriocaulon quinquangulare is not listed by the ASPCA. The genus Eriocaulon has minimal pet-safety data available; classified mildly-toxic as a precaution — keep away from pets and children.

What to do if your cat ate five-angled pipewort

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

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

Is five-angled pipewort toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is five-angled pipewort toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists five-angled pipewort 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. Eriocaulon quinquangulare is not listed by the ASPCA. The genus Eriocaulon has minimal pet-safety data available; classified mildly-toxic as a precaution — keep away from pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats five-angled pipewort?

Eriocaulon quinquangulare is not listed by the ASPCA. The genus Eriocaulon has minimal pet-safety data available; classified mildly-toxic as a precaution — keep away from pets and children. 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 five-angled pipewort.

What should I do if my cat ate five-angled pipewort?

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 five-angled pipewort toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Five-angled Pipewort is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full five-angled pipewort pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to five-angled pipewort?

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 five-angled pipewort pet-safety