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Is Large-flowered Bacopa toxic to cats?

Sutera grandiflora

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists large-flowered bacopa 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. Sutera grandiflora is not listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database; no toxic compounds have been identified in this species, but a mildly-toxic classification is used as a precaution in the absence of a confirmed non-toxic assessment.

What to do if your cat ate large-flowered bacopa

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move large-flowered bacopa 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 large-flowered bacopa to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is large-flowered bacopa toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is large-flowered bacopa toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists large-flowered bacopa 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. Sutera grandiflora is not listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database; no toxic compounds have been identified in this species, but a mildly-toxic classification is used as a precaution in the absence of a confirmed non-toxic assessment.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats large-flowered bacopa?

Sutera grandiflora is not listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database; no toxic compounds have been identified in this species, but a mildly-toxic classification is used as a precaution in the absence of a confirmed non-toxic assessment. 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 large-flowered bacopa.

What should I do if my cat ate large-flowered bacopa?

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 large-flowered bacopa toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Large-flowered Bacopa is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full large-flowered bacopa pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to large-flowered bacopa?

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 large-flowered bacopa pet-safety