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Is Painted Trillium toxic to cats?

Trillium undulatum

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists painted trillium 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. Trillium undulatum is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As with other Trillium species, roots and berries may contain irritating compounds (possibly steroidal saponins). Exercise caution and keep pets and children from ingesting any part. Consult ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888-426-4435) if ingestion occurs.

What to do if your cat ate painted trillium

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

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

Is painted trillium toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is painted trillium toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists painted trillium 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. Trillium undulatum is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As with other Trillium species, roots and berries may contain irritating compounds (possibly steroidal saponins). Exercise caution and keep pets and children from ingesting any part. Consult ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888-426-4435) if ingestion occurs.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats painted trillium?

Trillium undulatum is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As with other Trillium species, roots and berries may contain irritating compounds (possibly steroidal saponins). Exercise caution and keep pets and children from ingesting any part. Consult ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888-426-4435) if ingestion occurs. 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 painted trillium.

What should I do if my cat ate painted trillium?

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 painted trillium toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Painted Trillium is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full painted trillium pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to painted trillium?

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 painted trillium pet-safety