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Is Mustard Greens 'Osaka Purple' toxic to cats?

Brassica juncea 'Osaka Purple'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists mustard greens 'osaka purple' 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. The ASPCA lists 'White/Black/Yellow Indian Mustard' (Brassica species, Brassicaceae) as toxic to horses, with isothiocyanates as the toxic principle and signs of GI irritation and colic; it is not listed as toxic to cats or dogs. As Brassica juncea, treat 'Osaka Purple' as a caution: large amounts of raw mustard greens can irritate a cat's or dog's GI tract, so feed only sparingly and verify with a vet, and keep horses away from the plants and seed.

What to do if your cat ate mustard greens 'osaka purple'

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move mustard greens 'osaka purple' 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 mustard greens 'osaka purple' to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is mustard greens 'osaka purple' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is mustard greens 'osaka purple' toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists mustard greens 'osaka purple' 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. The ASPCA lists 'White/Black/Yellow Indian Mustard' (Brassica species, Brassicaceae) as toxic to horses, with isothiocyanates as the toxic principle and signs of GI irritation and colic; it is not listed as toxic to cats or dogs. As Brassica juncea, treat 'Osaka Purple' as a caution: large amounts of raw mustard greens can irritate a cat's or dog's GI tract, so feed only sparingly and verify with a vet, and keep horses away from the plants and seed.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats mustard greens 'osaka purple'?

The ASPCA lists 'White/Black/Yellow Indian Mustard' (Brassica species, Brassicaceae) as toxic to horses, with isothiocyanates as the toxic principle and signs of GI irritation and colic; it is not listed as toxic to cats or dogs. As Brassica juncea, treat 'Osaka Purple' as a caution: large amounts of raw mustard greens can irritate a cat's or dog's GI tract, so feed only sparingly and verify with a vet, and keep horses away from the plants and seed. 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 mustard greens 'osaka purple'.

What should I do if my cat ate mustard greens 'osaka purple'?

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 mustard greens 'osaka purple' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Mustard Greens 'Osaka Purple' is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full mustard greens 'osaka purple' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to mustard greens 'osaka purple'?

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 mustard greens 'osaka purple' pet-safety