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Is Glandular Heron's Bill toxic to cats?

Erodium glandulosum

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists glandular heron's bill 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. Erodium glandulosum is not listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database as a toxic species, and no specific toxic principles have been documented for this species. However, as ASPCA data for this exact species is absent, it is prudent to classify it as mildly-toxic; ingestion of plant material may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in cats or dogs. Consult a vet if significant ingestion occurs.

What to do if your cat ate glandular heron's bill

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

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

Is glandular heron's bill toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is glandular heron's bill toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists glandular heron's bill 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. Erodium glandulosum is not listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database as a toxic species, and no specific toxic principles have been documented for this species. However, as ASPCA data for this exact species is absent, it is prudent to classify it as mildly-toxic; ingestion of plant material may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in cats or dogs. Consult a vet if significant ingestion occurs.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats glandular heron's bill?

Erodium glandulosum is not listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database as a toxic species, and no specific toxic principles have been documented for this species. However, as ASPCA data for this exact species is absent, it is prudent to classify it as mildly-toxic; ingestion of plant material may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in cats or dogs. Consult a vet if significant ingestion occurs. 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 glandular heron's bill.

What should I do if my cat ate glandular heron's bill?

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 glandular heron's bill toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Glandular Heron's Bill is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full glandular heron's bill pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to glandular heron's bill?

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 glandular heron's bill pet-safety