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Is Flexuose Nerine toxic to cats?

Nerine flexuosa

Toxic to cats

Yes — flexuose nerine is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. The ASPCA lists Nerine species as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses, causing salivation, vomiting, diarrhoea, and lethargy. All parts of Nerine flexuosa contain Amaryllidaceae alkaloids similar to those found in Narcissus.

What to do if your cat ate flexuose nerine

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

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

Is flexuose nerine toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is flexuose nerine toxic to cats?

Yes — flexuose nerine is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The ASPCA lists Nerine species as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses, causing salivation, vomiting, diarrhoea, and lethargy. All parts of Nerine flexuosa contain Amaryllidaceae alkaloids similar to those found in Narcissus.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats flexuose nerine?

The ASPCA lists Nerine species as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses, causing salivation, vomiting, diarrhoea, and lethargy. All parts of Nerine flexuosa contain Amaryllidaceae alkaloids similar to those found in Narcissus. 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 flexuose nerine.

What should I do if my cat ate flexuose nerine?

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 flexuose nerine toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Flexuose Nerine is toxic to dogs as well. See the full flexuose nerine pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to flexuose nerine?

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 flexuose nerine pet-safety