Is Heterodox Sun Pitcher toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists heterodox sun pitcher 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. Heliamphora heterodoxa is not included in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. No toxic compounds are documented for this species or genus in peer-reviewed literature, but due to the absence of formal ASPCA listing a mildly-toxic precautionary rating is applied; consult a vet if a pet ingests the plant.

Heliamphora heterodoxa is not included in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. No toxic compounds are documented for this species or genus in peer-reviewed literature, but due to the absence of formal ASPCA listing a mildly-toxic precautionary rating is applied; consult a vet if a pet ingests 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 heterodox sun pitcher.

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.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Heterodox Sun Pitcher is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full heterodox sun pitcher pet-safety guide for both species.

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.