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Is Japanese False Spleenwort toxic to cats?

Deparia petersenii

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists japanese false spleenwort 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. Deparia petersenii is not individually listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. Because its safety for cats and dogs cannot be confirmed, it should be treated as mildly toxic; ingestion may cause gastrointestinal upset and pets should be kept away from the plant.

What to do if your cat ate japanese false spleenwort

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

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

Is japanese false spleenwort toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is japanese false spleenwort toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists japanese false spleenwort 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. Deparia petersenii is not individually listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. Because its safety for cats and dogs cannot be confirmed, it should be treated as mildly toxic; ingestion may cause gastrointestinal upset and pets should be kept away from the plant.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats japanese false spleenwort?

Deparia petersenii is not individually listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. Because its safety for cats and dogs cannot be confirmed, it should be treated as mildly toxic; ingestion may cause gastrointestinal upset and pets should be kept away from 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 japanese false spleenwort.

What should I do if my cat ate japanese false spleenwort?

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 japanese false spleenwort toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Japanese False Spleenwort is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full japanese false spleenwort pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to japanese false spleenwort?

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 japanese false spleenwort pet-safety