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Is Field Mouse-ear toxic to cats?

Cerastium arvense

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists field mouse-ear 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. Cerastium arvense is not listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. It belongs to the Caryophyllaceae family, which is not a recognized toxic plant group, and no veterinary toxicity reports were identified. Classified as mildly-toxic here as a precaution given the absence of a confirmed ASPCA non-toxic listing; consult a vet if a pet ingests significant amounts.

What to do if your cat ate field mouse-ear

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

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

Is field mouse-ear toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is field mouse-ear toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists field mouse-ear 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. Cerastium arvense is not listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. It belongs to the Caryophyllaceae family, which is not a recognized toxic plant group, and no veterinary toxicity reports were identified. Classified as mildly-toxic here as a precaution given the absence of a confirmed ASPCA non-toxic listing; consult a vet if a pet ingests significant amounts.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats field mouse-ear?

Cerastium arvense is not listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. It belongs to the Caryophyllaceae family, which is not a recognized toxic plant group, and no veterinary toxicity reports were identified. Classified as mildly-toxic here as a precaution given the absence of a confirmed ASPCA non-toxic listing; consult a vet if a pet ingests significant amounts. 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 field mouse-ear.

What should I do if my cat ate field mouse-ear?

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 field mouse-ear toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Field Mouse-ear is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full field mouse-ear pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to field mouse-ear?

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 field mouse-ear pet-safety