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Is Prairie Smoke toxic to cats?

Geum triflorum

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists prairie smoke 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. Geum triflorum is not individually listed by the ASPCA's toxic or non-toxic plant database; treat with caution and verify with a vet. No significant toxic principle is documented, but as with any plant, ingestion could cause mild gastrointestinal upset in cats or dogs.

What to do if your cat ate prairie smoke

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

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

Is prairie smoke toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is prairie smoke toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists prairie smoke 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. Geum triflorum is not individually listed by the ASPCA's toxic or non-toxic plant database; treat with caution and verify with a vet. No significant toxic principle is documented, but as with any plant, ingestion could cause mild gastrointestinal upset in cats or dogs.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats prairie smoke?

Geum triflorum is not individually listed by the ASPCA's toxic or non-toxic plant database; treat with caution and verify with a vet. No significant toxic principle is documented, but as with any plant, ingestion could cause mild gastrointestinal upset in cats or dogs. 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 prairie smoke.

What should I do if my cat ate prairie smoke?

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 prairie smoke toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Prairie Smoke is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full prairie smoke pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to prairie smoke?

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 prairie smoke pet-safety