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Is Snow-white Slipper Orchid toxic to cats?

Paphiopedilum niveum

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists snow-white slipper orchid 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. Paphiopedilum niveum is not individually listed by the ASPCA as toxic or non-toxic. Without a confirmed ASPCA non-toxic listing, this species is conservatively rated as mildly toxic; keep away from pets and small children.

What to do if your cat ate snow-white slipper orchid

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move snow-white slipper orchid 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 snow-white slipper orchid to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is snow-white slipper orchid toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is snow-white slipper orchid toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists snow-white slipper orchid 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. Paphiopedilum niveum is not individually listed by the ASPCA as toxic or non-toxic. Without a confirmed ASPCA non-toxic listing, this species is conservatively rated as mildly toxic; keep away from pets and small children.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats snow-white slipper orchid?

Paphiopedilum niveum is not individually listed by the ASPCA as toxic or non-toxic. Without a confirmed ASPCA non-toxic listing, this species is conservatively rated as mildly toxic; keep away from pets and small 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 snow-white slipper orchid.

What should I do if my cat ate snow-white slipper orchid?

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 snow-white slipper orchid toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Snow-white Slipper Orchid is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full snow-white slipper orchid pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to snow-white slipper orchid?

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 snow-white slipper orchid pet-safety