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Is Kacip Fatimah toxic to cats?

Labisia pumila

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists kacip fatimah 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. Labisia pumila is not individually listed by ASPCA. It belongs to the family Primulaceae (formerly Myrsinaceae). The plant contains saponins and other bioactive compounds and is used medicinally in traditional practice — medicinal plants with active phytochemicals should be treated with caution around pets. No specific pet toxicity studies are available; err on the side of caution and keep out of reach of cats and dogs.

What to do if your cat ate kacip fatimah

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

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

Is kacip fatimah toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is kacip fatimah toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists kacip fatimah 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. Labisia pumila is not individually listed by ASPCA. It belongs to the family Primulaceae (formerly Myrsinaceae). The plant contains saponins and other bioactive compounds and is used medicinally in traditional practice — medicinal plants with active phytochemicals should be treated with caution around pets. No specific pet toxicity studies are available; err on the side of caution and keep out of reach of cats and dogs.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats kacip fatimah?

Labisia pumila is not individually listed by ASPCA. It belongs to the family Primulaceae (formerly Myrsinaceae). The plant contains saponins and other bioactive compounds and is used medicinally in traditional practice — medicinal plants with active phytochemicals should be treated with caution around pets. No specific pet toxicity studies are available; err on the side of caution and keep out of reach of cats and dogs. 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 kacip fatimah.

What should I do if my cat ate kacip fatimah?

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 kacip fatimah toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Kacip Fatimah is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full kacip fatimah pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to kacip fatimah?

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 kacip fatimah pet-safety