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Is Musk Stork's Bill toxic to cats?

Erodium moschatum

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists musk stork's bill 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. Erodium moschatum is not listed by the ASPCA as a toxic plant, and the Erodium genus has no documented toxic principles for cats or dogs. Although the young leaves are eaten by humans, no formal ASPCA 'non-toxic' confirmation exists for this species, warranting a mildly-toxic classification for pets as a precaution. Mild gastrointestinal upset is possible if animals consume foliage.

What to do if your cat ate musk stork's bill

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

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

Is musk stork's bill toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is musk stork's bill toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists musk stork's bill 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. Erodium moschatum is not listed by the ASPCA as a toxic plant, and the Erodium genus has no documented toxic principles for cats or dogs. Although the young leaves are eaten by humans, no formal ASPCA 'non-toxic' confirmation exists for this species, warranting a mildly-toxic classification for pets as a precaution. Mild gastrointestinal upset is possible if animals consume foliage.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats musk stork's bill?

Erodium moschatum is not listed by the ASPCA as a toxic plant, and the Erodium genus has no documented toxic principles for cats or dogs. Although the young leaves are eaten by humans, no formal ASPCA 'non-toxic' confirmation exists for this species, warranting a mildly-toxic classification for pets as a precaution. Mild gastrointestinal upset is possible if animals consume foliage. 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 musk stork's bill.

What should I do if my cat ate musk stork's bill?

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 musk stork's bill toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Musk Stork's Bill is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full musk stork's bill pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to musk stork's bill?

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.

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