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Is Long-Beaked Stork's Bill toxic to cats?

Erodium botrys

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists long-beaked stork's bill 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. Erodium botrys is not listed by the ASPCA as a toxic plant, and no toxic principles have been identified for the Erodium genus in cats or dogs. As no confirmed ASPCA 'non-toxic' entry exists for this exact species, mildly-toxic is the cautious classification; ingestion of foliage may cause mild gastrointestinal irritation in pets.

What to do if your cat ate long-beaked stork's bill

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move long-beaked stork's bill 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 long-beaked stork's bill to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is long-beaked stork's bill toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is long-beaked stork's bill toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists long-beaked stork's bill 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. Erodium botrys is not listed by the ASPCA as a toxic plant, and no toxic principles have been identified for the Erodium genus in cats or dogs. As no confirmed ASPCA 'non-toxic' entry exists for this exact species, mildly-toxic is the cautious classification; ingestion of foliage may cause mild gastrointestinal irritation in pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats long-beaked stork's bill?

Erodium botrys is not listed by the ASPCA as a toxic plant, and no toxic principles have been identified for the Erodium genus in cats or dogs. As no confirmed ASPCA 'non-toxic' entry exists for this exact species, mildly-toxic is the cautious classification; ingestion of foliage may cause mild gastrointestinal irritation in pets. 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 long-beaked stork's bill.

What should I do if my cat ate long-beaked stork's bill?

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 long-beaked stork's bill toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Long-Beaked Stork's Bill is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full long-beaked stork's bill pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to long-beaked stork's bill?

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 long-beaked stork's bill pet-safety