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Is Pygmy Rwandan Water Lily toxic to cats?

Nymphaea thermarum

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists pygmy rwandan water lily 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. Nymphaea thermarum is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As with other Nymphaea species, ingestion of plant material — particularly rhizomes — may cause mild gastrointestinal upset due to alkaloid content. Classified as mildly-toxic as a precautionary measure.

What to do if your cat ate pygmy rwandan water lily

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move pygmy rwandan water lily 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 pygmy rwandan water lily to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is pygmy rwandan water lily toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is pygmy rwandan water lily toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists pygmy rwandan water lily 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. Nymphaea thermarum is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As with other Nymphaea species, ingestion of plant material — particularly rhizomes — may cause mild gastrointestinal upset due to alkaloid content. Classified as mildly-toxic as a precautionary measure.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats pygmy rwandan water lily?

Nymphaea thermarum is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As with other Nymphaea species, ingestion of plant material — particularly rhizomes — may cause mild gastrointestinal upset due to alkaloid content. Classified as mildly-toxic as a precautionary measure. 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 pygmy rwandan water lily.

What should I do if my cat ate pygmy rwandan water lily?

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 pygmy rwandan water lily toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Pygmy Rwandan Water Lily is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full pygmy rwandan water lily pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to pygmy rwandan water lily?

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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