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Is Intermediate Air Plant toxic to cats?

Tillandsia intermedia

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists intermediate air plant 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. Tillandsia is not formally listed by ASPCA as either toxic or non-toxic. Classified here as mildly-toxic given the absent ASPCA listing. Ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in cats or dogs. Consult a vet if a pet consumes a significant quantity.

What to do if your cat ate intermediate air plant

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

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

Is intermediate air plant toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is intermediate air plant toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists intermediate air plant 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. Tillandsia is not formally listed by ASPCA as either toxic or non-toxic. Classified here as mildly-toxic given the absent ASPCA listing. Ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in cats or dogs. Consult a vet if a pet consumes a significant quantity.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats intermediate air plant?

Tillandsia is not formally listed by ASPCA as either toxic or non-toxic. Classified here as mildly-toxic given the absent ASPCA listing. Ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in cats or dogs. Consult a vet if a pet consumes a significant quantity. 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 intermediate air plant.

What should I do if my cat ate intermediate air plant?

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 intermediate air plant toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Intermediate Air Plant is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full intermediate air plant pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to intermediate air plant?

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 intermediate air plant pet-safety