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Is Great Masterwort toxic to cats?

Astrantia major

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists great masterwort 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. Astrantia major is not listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database for cats or dogs. Because its safety status is unconfirmed, it is classified here as mildly-toxic as a precaution. Consult a vet if a pet ingests any part of the plant.

What to do if your cat ate great masterwort

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

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

Is great masterwort toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is great masterwort toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists great masterwort 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. Astrantia major is not listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database for cats or dogs. Because its safety status is unconfirmed, it is classified here as mildly-toxic as a precaution. Consult a vet if a pet ingests any part of the plant.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats great masterwort?

Astrantia major is not listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database for cats or dogs. Because its safety status is unconfirmed, it is classified here as mildly-toxic as a precaution. Consult a vet if a pet ingests any part of the plant. 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 great masterwort.

What should I do if my cat ate great masterwort?

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 great masterwort toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Great Masterwort is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full great masterwort pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to great masterwort?

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 great masterwort pet-safety