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Is Prostrate Raphionacme toxic to cats?

Raphionacme procumbens

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists prostrate raphionacme 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. Belongs to Apocynaceae, a family that frequently contains cardiac glycosides and other alkaloids. Raphionacme procumbens is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but as a member of Apocynaceae treat it as potentially toxic and keep away from pets and children as a precaution.

What to do if your cat ate prostrate raphionacme

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

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

Is prostrate raphionacme toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is prostrate raphionacme toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists prostrate raphionacme 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. Belongs to Apocynaceae, a family that frequently contains cardiac glycosides and other alkaloids. Raphionacme procumbens is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but as a member of Apocynaceae treat it as potentially toxic and keep away from pets and children as a precaution.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats prostrate raphionacme?

Belongs to Apocynaceae, a family that frequently contains cardiac glycosides and other alkaloids. Raphionacme procumbens is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but as a member of Apocynaceae treat it as potentially toxic and keep away from pets and children as a precaution. 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 prostrate raphionacme.

What should I do if my cat ate prostrate raphionacme?

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 prostrate raphionacme toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Prostrate Raphionacme is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full prostrate raphionacme pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to prostrate raphionacme?

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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