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Is Thai Silk Mix California Poppy toxic to cats?

Eschscholzia californica

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists thai silk mix california poppy 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. Eschscholzia californica contains isoquinoline alkaloids and is not listed as non-toxic by the ASPCA. While not as potent as true opium poppies, ingestion can cause mild sedation, GI upset, and incoordination in dogs and cats; keep pets from grazing on plants.

What to do if your cat ate thai silk mix california poppy

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move thai silk mix california poppy 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 thai silk mix california poppy to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is thai silk mix california poppy toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is thai silk mix california poppy toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists thai silk mix california poppy 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. Eschscholzia californica contains isoquinoline alkaloids and is not listed as non-toxic by the ASPCA. While not as potent as true opium poppies, ingestion can cause mild sedation, GI upset, and incoordination in dogs and cats; keep pets from grazing on plants.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats thai silk mix california poppy?

Eschscholzia californica contains isoquinoline alkaloids and is not listed as non-toxic by the ASPCA. While not as potent as true opium poppies, ingestion can cause mild sedation, GI upset, and incoordination in dogs and cats; keep pets from grazing on plants. 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 thai silk mix california poppy.

What should I do if my cat ate thai silk mix california poppy?

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 thai silk mix california poppy toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Thai Silk Mix California Poppy is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full thai silk mix california poppy pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to thai silk mix california poppy?

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.

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