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Is Good Luck Plant toxic to cats?

Oxalis deppei

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists good luck plant 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. The ASPCA lists Oxalis species as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses due to soluble oxalates, which can cause gastrointestinal upset and — in large amounts — urinary tract issues and low blood calcium. Keep pets from consuming foliage or bulbs of O. deppei.

What to do if your cat ate good luck plant

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

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

Is good luck plant toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is good luck plant toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists good luck plant 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. The ASPCA lists Oxalis species as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses due to soluble oxalates, which can cause gastrointestinal upset and — in large amounts — urinary tract issues and low blood calcium. Keep pets from consuming foliage or bulbs of O. deppei.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats good luck plant?

The ASPCA lists Oxalis species as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses due to soluble oxalates, which can cause gastrointestinal upset and — in large amounts — urinary tract issues and low blood calcium. Keep pets from consuming foliage or bulbs of O. deppei. 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 good luck plant.

What should I do if my cat ate good luck plant?

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 good luck plant toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Good Luck Plant is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full good luck plant pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to good luck plant?

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 good luck plant pet-safety