Is Primula japonica toxic to cats?

Yes — primula japonica is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The ASPCA lists Primula (primrose) as toxic to cats and dogs; the toxic principle is unspecified and ingestion typically causes mild vomiting and gastrointestinal upset. As a Primula species, Japanese primrose should be treated as toxic to pets and kept out of reach of grazing animals.

The ASPCA lists Primula (primrose) as toxic to cats and dogs; the toxic principle is unspecified and ingestion typically causes mild vomiting and gastrointestinal upset. As a Primula species, Japanese primrose should be treated as toxic to pets and kept out of reach of grazing animals. 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 primula japonica.

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: Primula japonica is toxic to dogs as well. See the full primula japonica 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.