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Is Heuchera 'Sugar Berry' toxic to cats?

Heuchera 'Sugar Berry'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists heuchera 'sugar berry' 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. Not individually listed by the ASPCA. Heuchera as a genus is considered mildly irritating if ingested; precaution is advised around pets and young children.

What to do if your cat ate heuchera 'sugar berry'

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

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

Is heuchera 'sugar berry' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is heuchera 'sugar berry' toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists heuchera 'sugar berry' 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. Not individually listed by the ASPCA. Heuchera as a genus is considered mildly irritating if ingested; precaution is advised around pets and young children.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats heuchera 'sugar berry'?

Not individually listed by the ASPCA. Heuchera as a genus is considered mildly irritating if ingested; precaution is advised around pets and young children. 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 heuchera 'sugar berry'.

What should I do if my cat ate heuchera 'sugar berry'?

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 heuchera 'sugar berry' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Heuchera 'Sugar Berry' is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full heuchera 'sugar berry' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to heuchera 'sugar berry'?

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 heuchera 'sugar berry' pet-safety