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Is Nodding Wand Flower toxic to cats?

Dierama pendulum

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists nodding wand flower 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. Dierama pendulum is not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. No specific toxic principle has been confirmed for the species, but given its membership of the Iridaceae family and insufficient safety data, a precautionary mildly-toxic classification is used. Seek veterinary advice promptly if a pet ingests any part of this plant.

What to do if your cat ate nodding wand flower

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

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

Is nodding wand flower toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is nodding wand flower toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists nodding wand flower 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. Dierama pendulum is not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. No specific toxic principle has been confirmed for the species, but given its membership of the Iridaceae family and insufficient safety data, a precautionary mildly-toxic classification is used. Seek veterinary advice promptly if a pet ingests any part of this plant.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats nodding wand flower?

Dierama pendulum is not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. No specific toxic principle has been confirmed for the species, but given its membership of the Iridaceae family and insufficient safety data, a precautionary mildly-toxic classification is used. Seek veterinary advice promptly if a pet ingests any part of this plant. 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 nodding wand flower.

What should I do if my cat ate nodding wand flower?

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 nodding wand flower toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Nodding Wand Flower is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full nodding wand flower pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to nodding wand flower?

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 nodding wand flower pet-safety