Is Nepenthes clipeata toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists nepenthes clipeata 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. Nepenthes is not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database (only the related Darlingtonia californica, the California pitcher plant, is listed as non-toxic). Because this genus is unverified by the ASPCA, treat it with caution: chewing leaves or the acidic pitcher fluid may cause mild mouth or stomach irritation. Verify with a vet before assuming it is pet-safe.

Nepenthes is not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database (only the related Darlingtonia californica, the California pitcher plant, is listed as non-toxic). Because this genus is unverified by the ASPCA, treat it with caution: chewing leaves or the acidic pitcher fluid may cause mild mouth or stomach irritation. Verify with a vet before assuming it is pet-safe. 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 nepenthes clipeata.

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.

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

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.