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Is Low's Pitcher Plant toxic to cats?

Nepenthes lowii

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists low's pitcher plant 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. Nepenthes are not listed on the ASPCA toxic plant list and no confirmed toxicity cases in cats or dogs have been reported. The digestive fluid inside pitchers may cause mild gastrointestinal irritation (vomiting, diarrhoea) if ingested by pets. Classified as mildly-toxic as a general precaution.

What to do if your cat ate low's pitcher plant

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move low's pitcher plant 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 low's pitcher plant to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is low's pitcher plant toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is low's pitcher plant toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists low's pitcher plant 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. Nepenthes are not listed on the ASPCA toxic plant list and no confirmed toxicity cases in cats or dogs have been reported. The digestive fluid inside pitchers may cause mild gastrointestinal irritation (vomiting, diarrhoea) if ingested by pets. Classified as mildly-toxic as a general precaution.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats low's pitcher plant?

Nepenthes are not listed on the ASPCA toxic plant list and no confirmed toxicity cases in cats or dogs have been reported. The digestive fluid inside pitchers may cause mild gastrointestinal irritation (vomiting, diarrhoea) if ingested by pets. Classified as mildly-toxic as a general precaution. 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 low's pitcher plant.

What should I do if my cat ate low's pitcher plant?

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 low's pitcher plant toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Low's Pitcher Plant is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full low's pitcher plant pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to low's pitcher plant?

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 low's pitcher plant pet-safety