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Is Rose Queen Barrenwort toxic to cats?

Epimedium grandiflorum 'Rose Queen'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists rose queen barrenwort 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. Epimedium species are not individually listed by ASPCA, but they contain icariin and related flavonoids that may cause mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested by pets or humans. Exercise caution around cats and dogs. Not classified as severely toxic, but ingestion of large quantities is inadvisable.

What to do if your cat ate rose queen barrenwort

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

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

Is rose queen barrenwort toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is rose queen barrenwort toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists rose queen barrenwort 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. Epimedium species are not individually listed by ASPCA, but they contain icariin and related flavonoids that may cause mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested by pets or humans. Exercise caution around cats and dogs. Not classified as severely toxic, but ingestion of large quantities is inadvisable.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats rose queen barrenwort?

Epimedium species are not individually listed by ASPCA, but they contain icariin and related flavonoids that may cause mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested by pets or humans. Exercise caution around cats and dogs. Not classified as severely toxic, but ingestion of large quantities is inadvisable. 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 rose queen barrenwort.

What should I do if my cat ate rose queen barrenwort?

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 rose queen barrenwort toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Rose Queen Barrenwort is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full rose queen barrenwort pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to rose queen barrenwort?

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 rose queen barrenwort pet-safety