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Is Long-stalked Spiderwort toxic to cats?

Tradescantia longipes

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists long-stalked spiderwort 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. Tradescantia longipes is not individually listed on the ASPCA database, but the genus includes T. fluminensis which ASPCA classifies as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses (clinical sign: dermatitis). As a precaution, treat this species as mildly toxic; sap may cause skin irritation and mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested.

What to do if your cat ate long-stalked spiderwort

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

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

Is long-stalked spiderwort toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is long-stalked spiderwort toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists long-stalked spiderwort 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. Tradescantia longipes is not individually listed on the ASPCA database, but the genus includes T. fluminensis which ASPCA classifies as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses (clinical sign: dermatitis). As a precaution, treat this species as mildly toxic; sap may cause skin irritation and mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested.

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

Tradescantia longipes is not individually listed on the ASPCA database, but the genus includes T. fluminensis which ASPCA classifies as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses (clinical sign: dermatitis). As a precaution, treat this species as mildly toxic; sap may cause skin irritation and mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested. 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 spiderwort.

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

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 spiderwort toxic to dogs too?

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

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

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 spiderwort pet-safety