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Is Euphorbia bubalina toxic to cats?

Euphorbia bubalina

Toxic to cats

Yes — euphorbia bubalina 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. As a Euphorbia, it is included in the ASPCA's toxic classification for dogs, cats and horses, with irritant latex sap (diterpene esters) as the toxic principle. Ingestion or sap contact causes drooling, mouth and gastrointestinal irritation and vomiting, and the sap blisters skin and severely irritates eyes. Wear gloves to handle and keep away from pets.

What to do if your cat ate euphorbia bubalina

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

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

Is euphorbia bubalina toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is euphorbia bubalina toxic to cats?

Yes — euphorbia bubalina is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. As a Euphorbia, it is included in the ASPCA's toxic classification for dogs, cats and horses, with irritant latex sap (diterpene esters) as the toxic principle. Ingestion or sap contact causes drooling, mouth and gastrointestinal irritation and vomiting, and the sap blisters skin and severely irritates eyes. Wear gloves to handle and keep away from pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats euphorbia bubalina?

As a Euphorbia, it is included in the ASPCA's toxic classification for dogs, cats and horses, with irritant latex sap (diterpene esters) as the toxic principle. Ingestion or sap contact causes drooling, mouth and gastrointestinal irritation and vomiting, and the sap blisters skin and severely irritates eyes. Wear gloves to handle and keep away from pets. 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 euphorbia bubalina.

What should I do if my cat ate euphorbia bubalina?

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 euphorbia bubalina toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Euphorbia bubalina is toxic to dogs as well. See the full euphorbia bubalina pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to euphorbia bubalina?

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 euphorbia bubalina pet-safety