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Is Moctezuma Butterwort toxic to cats?

Pinguicula moctezumae

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists moctezuma butterwort 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. Pinguicula moctezumae is not specifically listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. The genus Pinguicula is not a known highly toxic group; veterinary sources report only mild transient gastrointestinal upset if plant material is ingested by cats or dogs. A precautionary mildly-toxic classification is applied.

What to do if your cat ate moctezuma butterwort

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

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

Is moctezuma butterwort toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is moctezuma butterwort toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists moctezuma butterwort 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. Pinguicula moctezumae is not specifically listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. The genus Pinguicula is not a known highly toxic group; veterinary sources report only mild transient gastrointestinal upset if plant material is ingested by cats or dogs. A precautionary mildly-toxic classification is applied.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats moctezuma butterwort?

Pinguicula moctezumae is not specifically listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. The genus Pinguicula is not a known highly toxic group; veterinary sources report only mild transient gastrointestinal upset if plant material is ingested by cats or dogs. A precautionary mildly-toxic classification is applied. 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 moctezuma butterwort.

What should I do if my cat ate moctezuma butterwort?

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 moctezuma butterwort toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Moctezuma Butterwort is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full moctezuma butterwort pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to moctezuma butterwort?

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 moctezuma butterwort pet-safety