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Is Open Dancing Ginger toxic to cats?

Globba patens

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists open dancing ginger 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. Globba patens is not individually listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database. No specific toxic compounds have been identified for this species in available botanical literature. A mildly-toxic precautionary classification is applied following the guidance that 'pet-safe' should not be assigned in the absence of a confirmed ASPCA listing.

What to do if your cat ate open dancing ginger

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

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

Is open dancing ginger toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is open dancing ginger toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists open dancing ginger 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. Globba patens is not individually listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database. No specific toxic compounds have been identified for this species in available botanical literature. A mildly-toxic precautionary classification is applied following the guidance that 'pet-safe' should not be assigned in the absence of a confirmed ASPCA listing.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats open dancing ginger?

Globba patens is not individually listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database. No specific toxic compounds have been identified for this species in available botanical literature. A mildly-toxic precautionary classification is applied following the guidance that 'pet-safe' should not be assigned in the absence of a confirmed ASPCA listing. 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 open dancing ginger.

What should I do if my cat ate open dancing ginger?

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 open dancing ginger toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Open Dancing Ginger is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full open dancing ginger pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to open dancing ginger?

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 open dancing ginger pet-safety