Is Pinguicula Gigantea toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists pinguicula gigantea 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 toxicity is unverified. The sticky mucilage and digestive enzymes on the leaves could cause mild irritation or stomach upset if chewed. Because it is not ASPCA-listed it cannot be labelled pet-safe — keep out of reach and check with a vet if a pet eats it.

Pinguicula is not listed on the ASPCA Toxic/Non-Toxic Plants database, so toxicity is unverified. The sticky mucilage and digestive enzymes on the leaves could cause mild irritation or stomach upset if chewed. Because it is not ASPCA-listed it cannot be labelled pet-safe — keep out of reach and check with a vet if a pet eats it. 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 gigantea.

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 Gigantea is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full pinguicula gigantea 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.