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Is Iron Butterfly Foamflower toxic to cats?

Tiarella 'Iron Butterfly'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists iron butterfly foamflower 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 listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. No significant toxic principles are documented for Tiarella hybrids, but an explicit ASPCA non-toxic listing is absent. Apply precautionary mildly-toxic status; ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal discomfort.

What to do if your cat ate iron butterfly foamflower

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

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

Is iron butterfly foamflower toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is iron butterfly foamflower toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists iron butterfly foamflower 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 listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. No significant toxic principles are documented for Tiarella hybrids, but an explicit ASPCA non-toxic listing is absent. Apply precautionary mildly-toxic status; ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal discomfort.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats iron butterfly foamflower?

Not listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. No significant toxic principles are documented for Tiarella hybrids, but an explicit ASPCA non-toxic listing is absent. Apply precautionary mildly-toxic status; ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal discomfort. 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 iron butterfly foamflower.

What should I do if my cat ate iron butterfly foamflower?

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 iron butterfly foamflower toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Iron Butterfly Foamflower is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full iron butterfly foamflower pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to iron butterfly foamflower?

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 iron butterfly foamflower pet-safety