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Is Long-Stalked Bladderwort toxic to cats?

Utricularia praelonga

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists long-stalked bladderwort 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. Utricularia praelonga is not listed in the ASPCA Toxic & Non-Toxic Plant database. No confirmed toxic compound is known in the genus, but formal pet-safety data is absent. Classified as mildly-toxic as a precautionary measure.

What to do if your cat ate long-stalked bladderwort

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

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

Is long-stalked bladderwort toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is long-stalked bladderwort toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists long-stalked bladderwort 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. Utricularia praelonga is not listed in the ASPCA Toxic & Non-Toxic Plant database. No confirmed toxic compound is known in the genus, but formal pet-safety data is absent. Classified as mildly-toxic as a precautionary measure.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats long-stalked bladderwort?

Utricularia praelonga is not listed in the ASPCA Toxic & Non-Toxic Plant database. No confirmed toxic compound is known in the genus, but formal pet-safety data is absent. Classified as mildly-toxic as a precautionary measure. 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-stalked bladderwort.

What should I do if my cat ate long-stalked bladderwort?

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-stalked bladderwort toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Long-Stalked Bladderwort is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full long-stalked bladderwort pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to long-stalked bladderwort?

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-stalked bladderwort pet-safety