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Is Ohio Spiderwort toxic to cats?

Tradescantia ohiensis

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists ohio spiderwort 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. T. ohiensis is not individually listed on the ASPCA toxic plant database, but the genus includes Tradescantia fluminensis (Inch Plant), which ASPCA classifies as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses (causing dermatitis). Sap of native spiderworts can cause skin and eye irritation in some individuals and mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested by pets; treat as mildly toxic and keep pets from chewing plants.

What to do if your cat ate ohio spiderwort

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

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

Is ohio spiderwort toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is ohio spiderwort toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists ohio spiderwort 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. T. ohiensis is not individually listed on the ASPCA toxic plant database, but the genus includes Tradescantia fluminensis (Inch Plant), which ASPCA classifies as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses (causing dermatitis). Sap of native spiderworts can cause skin and eye irritation in some individuals and mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested by pets; treat as mildly toxic and keep pets from chewing plants.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats ohio spiderwort?

T. ohiensis is not individually listed on the ASPCA toxic plant database, but the genus includes Tradescantia fluminensis (Inch Plant), which ASPCA classifies as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses (causing dermatitis). Sap of native spiderworts can cause skin and eye irritation in some individuals and mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested by pets; treat as mildly toxic and keep pets from chewing plants. 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 ohio spiderwort.

What should I do if my cat ate ohio spiderwort?

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 ohio spiderwort toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Ohio Spiderwort is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full ohio spiderwort pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to ohio spiderwort?

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 ohio spiderwort pet-safety