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Is Mustard Spinach 'Savanna' toxic to cats?

Brassica rapa var. perviridis 'Savanna'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists mustard spinach 'savanna' 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. Not individually listed by the ASPCA. As a Brassica rapa green it contains glucosinolates/isothiocyanates that can cause vomiting and diarrhoea in dogs and cats if eaten in quantity; treat with caution and verify with a vet for pets.

What to do if your cat ate mustard spinach 'savanna'

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

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

Is mustard spinach 'savanna' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is mustard spinach 'savanna' toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists mustard spinach 'savanna' 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. Not individually listed by the ASPCA. As a Brassica rapa green it contains glucosinolates/isothiocyanates that can cause vomiting and diarrhoea in dogs and cats if eaten in quantity; treat with caution and verify with a vet for pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats mustard spinach 'savanna'?

Not individually listed by the ASPCA. As a Brassica rapa green it contains glucosinolates/isothiocyanates that can cause vomiting and diarrhoea in dogs and cats if eaten in quantity; treat with caution and verify with a vet for pets. 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 spinach 'savanna'.

What should I do if my cat ate mustard spinach 'savanna'?

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 spinach 'savanna' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Mustard Spinach 'Savanna' is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full mustard spinach 'savanna' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to mustard spinach 'savanna'?

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 spinach 'savanna' pet-safety