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Is Million bells toxic to cats?

Calibrachoa × hybrida

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists million 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. Calibrachoa belongs to Solanaceae, the same family as petunias. While not listed individually by the ASPCA, Solanaceae plants can contain alkaloids that may cause mild gastrointestinal upset (vomiting, drooling, diarrhoea) if ingested by dogs or cats. Not considered severely toxic, but keep pets from grazing on plants as a precaution.

What to do if your cat ate million bells

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

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

Is million bells toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is million bells toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists million 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. Calibrachoa belongs to Solanaceae, the same family as petunias. While not listed individually by the ASPCA, Solanaceae plants can contain alkaloids that may cause mild gastrointestinal upset (vomiting, drooling, diarrhoea) if ingested by dogs or cats. Not considered severely toxic, but keep pets from grazing on plants as a precaution.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats million bells?

Calibrachoa belongs to Solanaceae, the same family as petunias. While not listed individually by the ASPCA, Solanaceae plants can contain alkaloids that may cause mild gastrointestinal upset (vomiting, drooling, diarrhoea) if ingested by dogs or cats. Not considered severely toxic, but keep pets from grazing on plants 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 million bells.

What should I do if my cat ate million 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 million bells toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Million bells is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full million bells pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to million 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 million bells pet-safety