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Is Greater Sea Spurrey toxic to cats?

Spergularia media

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists greater sea spurrey 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. Spergularia media is not listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. The Caryophyllaceae family contains low-toxicity members and no specific toxic principle has been identified for this species; however, without official non-toxic status, mildly-toxic is the precautionary classification.

What to do if your cat ate greater sea spurrey

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

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

Is greater sea spurrey toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is greater sea spurrey toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists greater sea spurrey 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. Spergularia media is not listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. The Caryophyllaceae family contains low-toxicity members and no specific toxic principle has been identified for this species; however, without official non-toxic status, mildly-toxic is the precautionary classification.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats greater sea spurrey?

Spergularia media is not listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. The Caryophyllaceae family contains low-toxicity members and no specific toxic principle has been identified for this species; however, without official non-toxic status, mildly-toxic is the precautionary classification. 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 greater sea spurrey.

What should I do if my cat ate greater sea spurrey?

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 greater sea spurrey toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Greater Sea Spurrey is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full greater sea spurrey pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to greater sea spurrey?

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 greater sea spurrey pet-safety