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Is Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'Alba' toxic to cats?

Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'Alba'

Toxic to cats

Yes — lamprocapnos spectabilis 'alba' 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. Bleeding heart (Dicentra/Lamprocapnos) is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. All parts contain isoquinoline alkaloids (protopine, sanguinarine and related compounds). Ingestion can cause drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea, trembling and staggering; large quantities may cause seizures. Handling may irritate skin.

What to do if your cat ate lamprocapnos spectabilis 'alba'

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

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

Is lamprocapnos spectabilis 'alba' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is lamprocapnos spectabilis 'alba' toxic to cats?

Yes — lamprocapnos spectabilis 'alba' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Bleeding heart (Dicentra/Lamprocapnos) is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. All parts contain isoquinoline alkaloids (protopine, sanguinarine and related compounds). Ingestion can cause drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea, trembling and staggering; large quantities may cause seizures. Handling may irritate skin.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats lamprocapnos spectabilis 'alba'?

Bleeding heart (Dicentra/Lamprocapnos) is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. All parts contain isoquinoline alkaloids (protopine, sanguinarine and related compounds). Ingestion can cause drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea, trembling and staggering; large quantities may cause seizures. Handling may irritate skin. 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 lamprocapnos spectabilis 'alba'.

What should I do if my cat ate lamprocapnos spectabilis 'alba'?

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 lamprocapnos spectabilis 'alba' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'Alba' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full lamprocapnos spectabilis 'alba' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to lamprocapnos spectabilis 'alba'?

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 lamprocapnos spectabilis 'alba' pet-safety