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Is Nottingham Catchfly toxic to cats?

Silene nutans

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists nottingham catchfly 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 listed by the ASPCA. As with other Silene species, the plant contains saponins, which may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in cats or dogs if ingested in quantity. Formal pet-safety status has not been established; classify as mildly toxic.

What to do if your cat ate nottingham catchfly

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

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

Is nottingham catchfly toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is nottingham catchfly toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists nottingham catchfly 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 listed by the ASPCA. As with other Silene species, the plant contains saponins, which may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in cats or dogs if ingested in quantity. Formal pet-safety status has not been established; classify as mildly toxic.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats nottingham catchfly?

Not listed by the ASPCA. As with other Silene species, the plant contains saponins, which may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in cats or dogs if ingested in quantity. Formal pet-safety status has not been established; classify as mildly toxic. 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 nottingham catchfly.

What should I do if my cat ate nottingham catchfly?

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 nottingham catchfly toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Nottingham Catchfly is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full nottingham catchfly pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to nottingham catchfly?

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 nottingham catchfly pet-safety