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Is Portulaca oleracea 'Fairytales Cinderella' toxic to cats?

Portulaca oleracea 'Fairytales Cinderella'

Toxic to cats

Yes — portulaca oleracea 'fairytales cinderella' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. ASPCA-grounded: Portulaca oleracea (purslane) is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats, dogs and horses, the toxic principle being soluble calcium oxalates. Ingestion can cause drooling, vomiting and weakness, and large amounts risk kidney injury from soluble oxalates. Keep out of reach of pets and livestock.

What to do if your cat ate portulaca oleracea 'fairytales cinderella'

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move portulaca oleracea 'fairytales cinderella' 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 portulaca oleracea 'fairytales cinderella' to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is portulaca oleracea 'fairytales cinderella' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is portulaca oleracea 'fairytales cinderella' toxic to cats?

Yes — portulaca oleracea 'fairytales cinderella' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA-grounded: Portulaca oleracea (purslane) is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats, dogs and horses, the toxic principle being soluble calcium oxalates. Ingestion can cause drooling, vomiting and weakness, and large amounts risk kidney injury from soluble oxalates. Keep out of reach of pets and livestock.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats portulaca oleracea 'fairytales cinderella'?

ASPCA-grounded: Portulaca oleracea (purslane) is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats, dogs and horses, the toxic principle being soluble calcium oxalates. Ingestion can cause drooling, vomiting and weakness, and large amounts risk kidney injury from soluble oxalates. Keep out of reach of pets and livestock. 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 portulaca oleracea 'fairytales cinderella'.

What should I do if my cat ate portulaca oleracea 'fairytales cinderella'?

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 portulaca oleracea 'fairytales cinderella' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Portulaca oleracea 'Fairytales Cinderella' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full portulaca oleracea 'fairytales cinderella' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to portulaca oleracea 'fairytales cinderella'?

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.

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