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Is Lydia's Eye-leaf toxic to cats?

Ophthalmophyllum lydiae

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists lydia's eye-leaf 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. Ophthalmophyllum lydiae is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As an Aizoaceae member, minor irritant compounds may be present; keep away from pets and children as a precautionary measure.

What to do if your cat ate lydia's eye-leaf

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move lydia's eye-leaf 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 lydia's eye-leaf to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is lydia's eye-leaf toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is lydia's eye-leaf toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists lydia's eye-leaf 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. Ophthalmophyllum lydiae is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As an Aizoaceae member, minor irritant compounds may be present; keep away from pets and children as a precautionary measure.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats lydia's eye-leaf?

Ophthalmophyllum lydiae is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As an Aizoaceae member, minor irritant compounds may be present; keep away from pets and children as a precautionary measure. 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 lydia's eye-leaf.

What should I do if my cat ate lydia's eye-leaf?

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 lydia's eye-leaf toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Lydia's Eye-leaf is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full lydia's eye-leaf pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to lydia's eye-leaf?

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 lydia's eye-leaf pet-safety