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Is La Ratte Fingerling Potato toxic to cats?

Solanum tuberosum 'La Ratte'

Toxic to cats

Yes — la ratte fingerling potato is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Toxic per the ASPCA listing for potato (Solanum tuberosum). The foliage, stems, sprouts and green tubers contain solanine glycoalkaloids; ingestion can cause drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea, weakness and CNS depression in cats and dogs. Only the cured, non-green tuber is food-safe; keep the plant and green trimmings away from pets.

What to do if your cat ate la ratte fingerling potato

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move la ratte fingerling potato 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 la ratte fingerling potato to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is la ratte fingerling potato toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is la ratte fingerling potato toxic to cats?

Yes — la ratte fingerling potato is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Toxic per the ASPCA listing for potato (Solanum tuberosum). The foliage, stems, sprouts and green tubers contain solanine glycoalkaloids; ingestion can cause drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea, weakness and CNS depression in cats and dogs. Only the cured, non-green tuber is food-safe; keep the plant and green trimmings away from pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats la ratte fingerling potato?

Toxic per the ASPCA listing for potato (Solanum tuberosum). The foliage, stems, sprouts and green tubers contain solanine glycoalkaloids; ingestion can cause drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea, weakness and CNS depression in cats and dogs. Only the cured, non-green tuber is food-safe; keep the plant and green trimmings away from pets. 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 la ratte fingerling potato.

What should I do if my cat ate la ratte fingerling potato?

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 la ratte fingerling potato toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: La Ratte Fingerling Potato is toxic to dogs as well. See the full la ratte fingerling potato pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to la ratte fingerling potato?

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 la ratte fingerling potato pet-safety