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Is Fringed Spurflower toxic to cats?

Plectranthus ciliatus

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists fringed spurflower 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. Not individually listed by ASPCA. The plant contains aromatic essential oils characteristic of the Lamiaceae; ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal upset (nausea, vomiting) in cats and dogs. Consult a vet if a significant amount is eaten.

What to do if your cat ate fringed spurflower

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

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

Is fringed spurflower toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is fringed spurflower toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists fringed spurflower 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. Not individually listed by ASPCA. The plant contains aromatic essential oils characteristic of the Lamiaceae; ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal upset (nausea, vomiting) in cats and dogs. Consult a vet if a significant amount is eaten.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats fringed spurflower?

Not individually listed by ASPCA. The plant contains aromatic essential oils characteristic of the Lamiaceae; ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal upset (nausea, vomiting) in cats and dogs. Consult a vet if a significant amount is eaten. 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 fringed spurflower.

What should I do if my cat ate fringed spurflower?

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 fringed spurflower toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Fringed Spurflower is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full fringed spurflower pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to fringed spurflower?

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 fringed spurflower pet-safety