Is Forked Sundew toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists forked sundew 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. Drosera binata is not listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. Carnivorous plant specialist sources consistently describe the genus as non-toxic to cats and dogs, and the digestive enzymes in the mucilage are too dilute to harm mammals. The 'mildly-toxic' classification is applied here as a precautionary measure in the absence of a formal ASPCA non-toxic listing; mild digestive upset is the most likely consequence of ingestion.

Drosera binata is not listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. Carnivorous plant specialist sources consistently describe the genus as non-toxic to cats and dogs, and the digestive enzymes in the mucilage are too dilute to harm mammals. The 'mildly-toxic' classification is applied here as a precautionary measure in the absence of a formal ASPCA non-toxic listing; mild digestive upset is the most likely consequence of ingestion. 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 forked sundew.

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.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Forked Sundew is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full forked sundew pet-safety guide for both species.

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.