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Is Hausa Potato toxic to cats?

Solenostemon rotundifolius

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists hausa potato 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. Solenostemon rotundifolius is not individually listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. The closely related ornamental Coleus (Solenostemon scutellarioides / Plectranthus scutellarioides) is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses due to essential oils, causing vomiting, diarrhoea, and depression. The tubers are a human food crop, but the pet-safety status of this specific species has not been individually verified; caution is advised.

What to do if your cat ate hausa potato

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

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

Is hausa potato toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is hausa potato toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists hausa potato 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. Solenostemon rotundifolius is not individually listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. The closely related ornamental Coleus (Solenostemon scutellarioides / Plectranthus scutellarioides) is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses due to essential oils, causing vomiting, diarrhoea, and depression. The tubers are a human food crop, but the pet-safety status of this specific species has not been individually verified; caution is advised.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats hausa potato?

Solenostemon rotundifolius is not individually listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. The closely related ornamental Coleus (Solenostemon scutellarioides / Plectranthus scutellarioides) is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses due to essential oils, causing vomiting, diarrhoea, and depression. The tubers are a human food crop, but the pet-safety status of this specific species has not been individually verified; caution is advised. 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 hausa potato.

What should I do if my cat ate hausa potato?

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 hausa potato toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Hausa Potato is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full hausa potato pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to hausa potato?

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 hausa potato pet-safety