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Is Lupinus polyphyllus 'Gallery Blue' toxic to cats?

Lupinus polyphyllus 'Gallery Blue'

Toxic to cats

Yes — lupinus polyphyllus 'gallery blue' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Toxic to cats and dogs. Lupinus polyphyllus contains quinolizidine alkaloids (most concentrated in seeds and pods); lupines are flagged toxic by the ASPCA/Pet Poison Helpline, causing salivation, vomiting, diarrhoea, incoordination and tremors, with breathing difficulty in larger doses. Keep pets from the seedpods.

What to do if your cat ate lupinus polyphyllus 'gallery blue'

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move lupinus polyphyllus 'gallery blue' 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 lupinus polyphyllus 'gallery blue' to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is lupinus polyphyllus 'gallery blue' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is lupinus polyphyllus 'gallery blue' toxic to cats?

Yes — lupinus polyphyllus 'gallery blue' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Toxic to cats and dogs. Lupinus polyphyllus contains quinolizidine alkaloids (most concentrated in seeds and pods); lupines are flagged toxic by the ASPCA/Pet Poison Helpline, causing salivation, vomiting, diarrhoea, incoordination and tremors, with breathing difficulty in larger doses. Keep pets from the seedpods.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats lupinus polyphyllus 'gallery blue'?

Toxic to cats and dogs. Lupinus polyphyllus contains quinolizidine alkaloids (most concentrated in seeds and pods); lupines are flagged toxic by the ASPCA/Pet Poison Helpline, causing salivation, vomiting, diarrhoea, incoordination and tremors, with breathing difficulty in larger doses. Keep pets from the seedpods. 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 lupinus polyphyllus 'gallery blue'.

What should I do if my cat ate lupinus polyphyllus 'gallery blue'?

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 lupinus polyphyllus 'gallery blue' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Lupinus polyphyllus 'Gallery Blue' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full lupinus polyphyllus 'gallery blue' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to lupinus polyphyllus 'gallery blue'?

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 lupinus polyphyllus 'gallery blue' pet-safety