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Is Lesser Sea Spurrey toxic to cats?

Spergularia marina

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists lesser sea spurrey 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. Spergularia marina is not listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. No toxic principles have been formally identified for this Caryophyllaceae member, but the absence of an official non-toxic listing requires a precautionary mildly-toxic classification; seek veterinary advice if ingestion occurs.

What to do if your cat ate lesser sea spurrey

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

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

Is lesser sea spurrey toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is lesser sea spurrey toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists lesser sea spurrey 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. Spergularia marina is not listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. No toxic principles have been formally identified for this Caryophyllaceae member, but the absence of an official non-toxic listing requires a precautionary mildly-toxic classification; seek veterinary advice if ingestion occurs.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats lesser sea spurrey?

Spergularia marina is not listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. No toxic principles have been formally identified for this Caryophyllaceae member, but the absence of an official non-toxic listing requires a precautionary mildly-toxic classification; seek veterinary advice if ingestion occurs. 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 lesser sea spurrey.

What should I do if my cat ate lesser sea spurrey?

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 lesser sea spurrey toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Lesser Sea Spurrey is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full lesser sea spurrey pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to lesser sea spurrey?

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 lesser sea spurrey pet-safety