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Is Pink Spur Flower toxic to cats?

Plectranthus ecklonii

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists pink spur flower 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. Not individually listed by ASPCA. Contains aromatic essential oils typical of the Lamiaceae family; ingestion may cause mild vomiting or gastrointestinal upset in cats and dogs. Consult a vet if a pet ingests a significant quantity.

What to do if your cat ate pink spur flower

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

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

Is pink spur flower toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is pink spur flower toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists pink spur flower 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. Not individually listed by ASPCA. Contains aromatic essential oils typical of the Lamiaceae family; ingestion may cause mild vomiting or gastrointestinal upset in cats and dogs. Consult a vet if a pet ingests a significant quantity.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats pink spur flower?

Not individually listed by ASPCA. Contains aromatic essential oils typical of the Lamiaceae family; ingestion may cause mild vomiting or gastrointestinal upset in cats and dogs. Consult a vet if a pet ingests a significant quantity. 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 pink spur flower.

What should I do if my cat ate pink spur flower?

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 pink spur flower toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Pink Spur Flower is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full pink spur flower pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to pink spur flower?

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 pink spur flower pet-safety