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Is Greater Stitchwort toxic to cats?

Stellaria holostea

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists greater stitchwort 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. Stellaria holostea is not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. While Stellaria species are generally considered low-risk, specific confirmed safety data for cats and dogs is absent; classified mildly-toxic as a precaution.

What to do if your cat ate greater stitchwort

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

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

Is greater stitchwort toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is greater stitchwort toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists greater stitchwort 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. Stellaria holostea is not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. While Stellaria species are generally considered low-risk, specific confirmed safety data for cats and dogs is absent; classified mildly-toxic as a precaution.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats greater stitchwort?

Stellaria holostea is not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. While Stellaria species are generally considered low-risk, specific confirmed safety data for cats and dogs is absent; classified mildly-toxic as a precaution. 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 stitchwort.

What should I do if my cat ate greater stitchwort?

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 stitchwort toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to greater stitchwort?

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 stitchwort pet-safety