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Is Lined Sinningia toxic to cats?

Sinningia lineata

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists lined sinningia 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. The ASPCA lists Sinningia speciosa (Gloxinia) as non-toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. S. lineata is not individually listed; classified as mildly toxic as a precaution pending species-level verification.

What to do if your cat ate lined sinningia

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

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

Is lined sinningia toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is lined sinningia toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists lined sinningia 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. The ASPCA lists Sinningia speciosa (Gloxinia) as non-toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. S. lineata is not individually listed; classified as mildly toxic as a precaution pending species-level verification.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats lined sinningia?

The ASPCA lists Sinningia speciosa (Gloxinia) as non-toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. S. lineata is not individually listed; classified as mildly toxic as a precaution pending species-level verification. 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 lined sinningia.

What should I do if my cat ate lined sinningia?

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 lined sinningia toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Lined Sinningia is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full lined sinningia pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to lined sinningia?

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 lined sinningia pet-safety