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Is Eryngium × zabelii 'Big Blue' toxic to cats?

Eryngium × zabelii 'Big Blue'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists eryngium × zabelii 'big blue' 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. Eryngium is not individually listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database, so its status for cats and dogs is unconfirmed; treat with caution and verify with a vet. The very spiny bracts and leaf margins are also a physical hazard that can injure mouths and paws.

What to do if your cat ate eryngium × zabelii 'big blue'

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move eryngium × zabelii 'big blue' 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 eryngium × zabelii 'big blue' to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is eryngium × zabelii 'big blue' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is eryngium × zabelii 'big blue' toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists eryngium × zabelii 'big blue' 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. Eryngium is not individually listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database, so its status for cats and dogs is unconfirmed; treat with caution and verify with a vet. The very spiny bracts and leaf margins are also a physical hazard that can injure mouths and paws.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats eryngium × zabelii 'big blue'?

Eryngium is not individually listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database, so its status for cats and dogs is unconfirmed; treat with caution and verify with a vet. The very spiny bracts and leaf margins are also a physical hazard that can injure mouths and paws. 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 eryngium × zabelii 'big blue'.

What should I do if my cat ate eryngium × zabelii 'big blue'?

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 eryngium × zabelii 'big blue' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Eryngium × zabelii 'Big Blue' is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full eryngium × zabelii 'big blue' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to eryngium × zabelii 'big blue'?

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 eryngium × zabelii 'big blue' pet-safety