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Is Fleshy Orbea toxic to cats?

Orbea carnosa

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists fleshy orbea 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. Orbea carnosa is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The genus belongs to the Apocynaceae subfamily Asclepiadoideae; the milky sap can be irritating and some related genera contain cardiac glycosides. A conservative mildly-toxic rating applies; keep away from pets and children.

What to do if your cat ate fleshy orbea

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

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

Is fleshy orbea toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is fleshy orbea toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists fleshy orbea 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. Orbea carnosa is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The genus belongs to the Apocynaceae subfamily Asclepiadoideae; the milky sap can be irritating and some related genera contain cardiac glycosides. A conservative mildly-toxic rating applies; keep away from pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats fleshy orbea?

Orbea carnosa is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The genus belongs to the Apocynaceae subfamily Asclepiadoideae; the milky sap can be irritating and some related genera contain cardiac glycosides. A conservative mildly-toxic rating applies; keep away from pets and children. 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 fleshy orbea.

What should I do if my cat ate fleshy orbea?

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 fleshy orbea toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Fleshy Orbea is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full fleshy orbea pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to fleshy orbea?

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 fleshy orbea pet-safety