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Is Round-lobed Hepatica toxic to cats?

Hepatica americana

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists round-lobed hepatica 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. Contains protoanemonin, an irritant compound common in the Ranunculaceae family. Ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in pets and humans. Not individually listed by ASPCA; treat as potentially irritant and keep away from pets and children.

What to do if your cat ate round-lobed hepatica

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move round-lobed hepatica 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 round-lobed hepatica to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is round-lobed hepatica toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is round-lobed hepatica toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists round-lobed hepatica 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. Contains protoanemonin, an irritant compound common in the Ranunculaceae family. Ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in pets and humans. Not individually listed by ASPCA; treat as potentially irritant and keep away from pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats round-lobed hepatica?

Contains protoanemonin, an irritant compound common in the Ranunculaceae family. Ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in pets and humans. Not individually listed by ASPCA; treat as potentially irritant and keep away from pets and children. 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 round-lobed hepatica.

What should I do if my cat ate round-lobed hepatica?

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 round-lobed hepatica toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Round-lobed Hepatica is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full round-lobed hepatica pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to round-lobed hepatica?

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 round-lobed hepatica pet-safety