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Is Late Curry Plant toxic to cats?

Helichrysum italicum subsp. serotinum

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists late curry plant 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. Helichrysum italicum is not formally listed in the ASPCA toxic or non-toxic plant database. No serious toxicity has been documented to cats or dogs, but the essential oil is biologically active (contains arzanol, flavonoids, and terpenes); ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal upset. Classified here as mildly-toxic on a precautionary basis pending a confirmed ASPCA non-toxic listing.

What to do if your cat ate late curry plant

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

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

Is late curry plant toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is late curry plant toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists late curry plant 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. Helichrysum italicum is not formally listed in the ASPCA toxic or non-toxic plant database. No serious toxicity has been documented to cats or dogs, but the essential oil is biologically active (contains arzanol, flavonoids, and terpenes); ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal upset. Classified here as mildly-toxic on a precautionary basis pending a confirmed ASPCA non-toxic listing.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats late curry plant?

Helichrysum italicum is not formally listed in the ASPCA toxic or non-toxic plant database. No serious toxicity has been documented to cats or dogs, but the essential oil is biologically active (contains arzanol, flavonoids, and terpenes); ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal upset. Classified here as mildly-toxic on a precautionary basis pending a confirmed ASPCA non-toxic listing. 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 late curry plant.

What should I do if my cat ate late curry plant?

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 late curry plant toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Late Curry Plant is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full late curry plant pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to late curry plant?

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 late curry plant pet-safety