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Is Nymphoides indica toxic to cats?

Nymphoides indica

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists nymphoides indica 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. Nymphoides indica is not individually listed by the ASPCA as toxic or non-toxic; treat with caution and verify with a vet before assuming it is pet-safe. Keep cats and dogs from chewing the leaves, which could cause mild stomach upset in the absence of confirmed safety data.

What to do if your cat ate nymphoides indica

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

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

Is nymphoides indica toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is nymphoides indica toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists nymphoides indica 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. Nymphoides indica is not individually listed by the ASPCA as toxic or non-toxic; treat with caution and verify with a vet before assuming it is pet-safe. Keep cats and dogs from chewing the leaves, which could cause mild stomach upset in the absence of confirmed safety data.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats nymphoides indica?

Nymphoides indica is not individually listed by the ASPCA as toxic or non-toxic; treat with caution and verify with a vet before assuming it is pet-safe. Keep cats and dogs from chewing the leaves, which could cause mild stomach upset in the absence of confirmed safety data. 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 nymphoides indica.

What should I do if my cat ate nymphoides indica?

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 nymphoides indica toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to nymphoides indica?

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 nymphoides indica pet-safety