Is Pinguicula Esseriana toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists pinguicula esseriana 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. Pinguicula is not listed on the ASPCA Toxic/Non-Toxic Plants database, so its status is unverified. The sticky enzyme-coated leaves may cause mild irritation or upset if chewed. As it is not ASPCA-listed it cannot be called pet-safe — keep it out of reach and consult a vet if a pet ingests it rather than assuming safety.

Pinguicula is not listed on the ASPCA Toxic/Non-Toxic Plants database, so its status is unverified. The sticky enzyme-coated leaves may cause mild irritation or upset if chewed. As it is not ASPCA-listed it cannot be called pet-safe — keep it out of reach and consult a vet if a pet ingests it rather than assuming safety. 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 pinguicula esseriana.

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: Pinguicula Esseriana is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full pinguicula esseriana 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.