Is Oxalis Triangularis 'Mijke' toxic to cats?

Yes — oxalis triangularis 'mijke' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Oxalis is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs; the toxic principle is soluble calcium oxalates. Chewing can cause drooling, oral irritation, vomiting and diarrhoea, and large ingestions can affect calcium balance and kidney function, though serious cases are uncommon. Keep out of reach of pets and contact a vet if ingested.

Oxalis is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs; the toxic principle is soluble calcium oxalates. Chewing can cause drooling, oral irritation, vomiting and diarrhoea, and large ingestions can affect calcium balance and kidney function, though serious cases are uncommon. Keep out of reach of pets and contact a vet if ingested. 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 oxalis triangularis 'mijke'.

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.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Oxalis Triangularis 'Mijke' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full oxalis triangularis 'mijke' pet-safety guide for both species.

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.