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Is Partridge Pea toxic to cats?

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists partridge pea 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. Seeds and pods contain anthraquinone compounds; ingestion may cause gastrointestinal distress including vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal colic in dogs and cats. Not formally on the ASPCA toxic plant list for companion animals, but related Chamaecrista and Senna species are consistently reported as GI irritants in livestock and pets.

What to do if your cat ate partridge pea

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

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

Is partridge pea toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is partridge pea toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists partridge pea 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. Seeds and pods contain anthraquinone compounds; ingestion may cause gastrointestinal distress including vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal colic in dogs and cats. Not formally on the ASPCA toxic plant list for companion animals, but related Chamaecrista and Senna species are consistently reported as GI irritants in livestock and pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats partridge pea?

Seeds and pods contain anthraquinone compounds; ingestion may cause gastrointestinal distress including vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal colic in dogs and cats. Not formally on the ASPCA toxic plant list for companion animals, but related Chamaecrista and Senna species are consistently reported as GI irritants in livestock and pets. 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 partridge pea.

What should I do if my cat ate partridge pea?

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 partridge pea toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Partridge Pea is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full partridge pea pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to partridge pea?

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 partridge pea pet-safety