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Is Gypsum Butterwort toxic to cats?

Pinguicula gypsicola

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists gypsum butterwort 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. Pinguicula gypsicola is not specifically listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. Butterworts are not members of any known highly toxic genus, and veterinary sources report that ingestion typically causes only mild, transient GI upset. A precautionary mildly-toxic rating is applied pending a confirmed ASPCA non-toxic listing.

What to do if your cat ate gypsum butterwort

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

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

Is gypsum butterwort toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is gypsum butterwort toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists gypsum butterwort 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. Pinguicula gypsicola is not specifically listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. Butterworts are not members of any known highly toxic genus, and veterinary sources report that ingestion typically causes only mild, transient GI upset. A precautionary mildly-toxic rating is applied pending a confirmed ASPCA non-toxic listing.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats gypsum butterwort?

Pinguicula gypsicola is not specifically listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. Butterworts are not members of any known highly toxic genus, and veterinary sources report that ingestion typically causes only mild, transient GI upset. A precautionary mildly-toxic rating is applied pending a confirmed ASPCA non-toxic listing. 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 gypsum butterwort.

What should I do if my cat ate gypsum butterwort?

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 gypsum butterwort toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Gypsum Butterwort is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full gypsum butterwort pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to gypsum butterwort?

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 gypsum butterwort pet-safety