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Is Ivory Primulina toxic to cats?

Primulina eburnea

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists ivory primulina 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. Primulina eburnea is not listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database; mildly-toxic is the precautionary classification for this unlisted genus. Consult a veterinarian if a pet ingests the plant.

What to do if your cat ate ivory primulina

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

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

Is ivory primulina toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is ivory primulina toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists ivory primulina 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. Primulina eburnea is not listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database; mildly-toxic is the precautionary classification for this unlisted genus. Consult a veterinarian if a pet ingests the plant.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats ivory primulina?

Primulina eburnea is not listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database; mildly-toxic is the precautionary classification for this unlisted genus. Consult a veterinarian 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 ivory primulina.

What should I do if my cat ate ivory primulina?

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 ivory primulina toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Ivory Primulina is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full ivory primulina pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to ivory primulina?

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 ivory primulina pet-safety