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Is Glandular Pitcher Plant toxic to cats?

Nepenthes glandulifera

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists glandular pitcher plant 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. Nepenthes glandulifera is not listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. No toxic principle harmful to cats or dogs has been documented for this species. Due to the lack of specific safety data, it is classified as mildly-toxic as a precaution; the digestive enzymes in pitcher fluid could irritate a pet's mouth or stomach if ingested.

What to do if your cat ate glandular pitcher plant

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

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

Is glandular pitcher plant toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is glandular pitcher plant toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists glandular pitcher plant 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. Nepenthes glandulifera is not listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. No toxic principle harmful to cats or dogs has been documented for this species. Due to the lack of specific safety data, it is classified as mildly-toxic as a precaution; the digestive enzymes in pitcher fluid could irritate a pet's mouth or stomach if ingested.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats glandular pitcher plant?

Nepenthes glandulifera is not listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. No toxic principle harmful to cats or dogs has been documented for this species. Due to the lack of specific safety data, it is classified as mildly-toxic as a precaution; the digestive enzymes in pitcher fluid could irritate a pet's mouth or stomach if ingested. 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 pitcher plant.

What should I do if my cat ate glandular pitcher plant?

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 pitcher plant toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Glandular Pitcher Plant is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full glandular pitcher plant pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to glandular pitcher plant?

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 pitcher plant pet-safety