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Is Orange Star toxic to cats?

Ornithogalum dubium

Toxic to cats

Yes — orange star is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. The ASPCA lists Ornithogalum as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Ornithogalum dubium contains cardiac glycosides and related alkaloids that can cause vomiting, drooling, diarrhoea, and in large doses cardiac arrhythmia; all parts of the plant are potentially harmful.

What to do if your cat ate orange star

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

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

Is orange star toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is orange star toxic to cats?

Yes — orange star is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The ASPCA lists Ornithogalum as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Ornithogalum dubium contains cardiac glycosides and related alkaloids that can cause vomiting, drooling, diarrhoea, and in large doses cardiac arrhythmia; all parts of the plant are potentially harmful.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats orange star?

The ASPCA lists Ornithogalum as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Ornithogalum dubium contains cardiac glycosides and related alkaloids that can cause vomiting, drooling, diarrhoea, and in large doses cardiac arrhythmia; all parts of the plant are potentially harmful. 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 orange star.

What should I do if my cat ate orange star?

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 orange star toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Orange Star is toxic to dogs as well. See the full orange star pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to orange star?

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 orange star pet-safety