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Is Many-Flowered Temple Bells toxic to cats?

Smithiantha multiflora

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists many-flowered temple bells 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. Smithiantha multiflora is not individually listed in the ASPCA toxic or non-toxic plant database. Gesneriaceae relatives such as Nematanthus and Episcia are confirmed ASPCA non-toxic, but no individual species data exists for Smithiantha. Treat as potentially irritating and keep out of reach of pets and children as a precaution.

What to do if your cat ate many-flowered temple bells

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move many-flowered temple bells 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 many-flowered temple bells to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is many-flowered temple bells toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is many-flowered temple bells toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists many-flowered temple bells 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. Smithiantha multiflora is not individually listed in the ASPCA toxic or non-toxic plant database. Gesneriaceae relatives such as Nematanthus and Episcia are confirmed ASPCA non-toxic, but no individual species data exists for Smithiantha. Treat as potentially irritating and keep out of reach of pets and children as a precaution.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats many-flowered temple bells?

Smithiantha multiflora is not individually listed in the ASPCA toxic or non-toxic plant database. Gesneriaceae relatives such as Nematanthus and Episcia are confirmed ASPCA non-toxic, but no individual species data exists for Smithiantha. Treat as potentially irritating and keep out of reach of pets and children as a 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 many-flowered temple bells.

What should I do if my cat ate many-flowered temple bells?

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 many-flowered temple bells toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Many-Flowered Temple Bells is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full many-flowered temple bells pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to many-flowered temple bells?

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 many-flowered temple bells pet-safety