Pet safety
Is Little Bunny Fountain Grass toxic to cats?
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Little Bunny'
Mildly. The ASPCA lists little bunny fountain grass 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. Pennisetum alopecuroides is not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database. Ornamental fountain grasses are generally regarded as non-toxic, but the species is unverified, so treat with caution: grazing can cause mild GI upset and the bristly seed awns may mechanically irritate the mouth. Verify with a vet before assuming safety.
What to do if your cat ate little bunny fountain grass
- Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move little bunny fountain grass out of reach.
- Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
- Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
- Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice.
- Bring a leaf or photo of little bunny fountain grass to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.
General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your cat has eaten little bunny fountain grass, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.
Is little bunny fountain grass toxic to cats? — FAQ
Is little bunny fountain grass toxic to cats?
Mildly. The ASPCA lists little bunny fountain grass 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. Pennisetum alopecuroides is not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database. Ornamental fountain grasses are generally regarded as non-toxic, but the species is unverified, so treat with caution: grazing can cause mild GI upset and the bristly seed awns may mechanically irritate the mouth. Verify with a vet before assuming safety.
What are the symptoms if a cat eats little bunny fountain grass?
Pennisetum alopecuroides is not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database. Ornamental fountain grasses are generally regarded as non-toxic, but the species is unverified, so treat with caution: grazing can cause mild GI upset and the bristly seed awns may mechanically irritate the mouth. Verify with a vet before assuming safety. 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 little bunny fountain grass.
What should I do if my cat ate little bunny fountain grass?
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 little bunny fountain grass toxic to dogs too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Little Bunny Fountain Grass is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full little bunny fountain grass pet-safety guide for both species.
What is a cat-safe alternative to little bunny fountain grass?
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 little bunny fountain grass pet-safety
- Is little bunny fountain grass toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is little bunny fountain grass toxic to dogs?
- My cat ate little bunny fountain grass — emergency steps
- Best cats-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete little bunny fountain grass care guide