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Is Good King Henry toxic to cats?

Blitum bonus-henricus

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists good king henry 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. Blitum bonus-henricus is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but its leaves are high in oxalic acid (with saponins in the seed), compounds that can cause oral irritation, drooling, and gastrointestinal upset in pets if eaten in quantity. Treat with caution, keep raw foliage away from pets, and verify with a vet.

What to do if your cat ate good king henry

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

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

Is good king henry toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is good king henry toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists good king henry 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. Blitum bonus-henricus is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but its leaves are high in oxalic acid (with saponins in the seed), compounds that can cause oral irritation, drooling, and gastrointestinal upset in pets if eaten in quantity. Treat with caution, keep raw foliage away from pets, and verify with a vet.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats good king henry?

Blitum bonus-henricus is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but its leaves are high in oxalic acid (with saponins in the seed), compounds that can cause oral irritation, drooling, and gastrointestinal upset in pets if eaten in quantity. Treat with caution, keep raw foliage away from pets, and verify with a vet. 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 good king henry.

What should I do if my cat ate good king henry?

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 good king henry toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Good King Henry is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full good king henry pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to good king henry?

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 good king henry pet-safety