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Is Long-Petalled Lewisia toxic to cats?

Lewisia longipetala

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists long-petalled lewisia 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. Lewisia is not listed by the ASPCA on their toxic or non-toxic plant database. No toxic principle has been identified for this genus, but in the absence of a confirmed ASPCA non-toxic listing, a mildly-toxic precautionary classification is applied. Seek veterinary advice if ingestion occurs.

What to do if your cat ate long-petalled lewisia

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

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

Is long-petalled lewisia toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is long-petalled lewisia toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists long-petalled lewisia 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. Lewisia is not listed by the ASPCA on their toxic or non-toxic plant database. No toxic principle has been identified for this genus, but in the absence of a confirmed ASPCA non-toxic listing, a mildly-toxic precautionary classification is applied. Seek veterinary advice if ingestion occurs.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats long-petalled lewisia?

Lewisia is not listed by the ASPCA on their toxic or non-toxic plant database. No toxic principle has been identified for this genus, but in the absence of a confirmed ASPCA non-toxic listing, a mildly-toxic precautionary classification is applied. 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 long-petalled lewisia.

What should I do if my cat ate long-petalled lewisia?

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-petalled lewisia toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Long-Petalled Lewisia is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full long-petalled lewisia pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to long-petalled lewisia?

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-petalled lewisia pet-safety