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Is Indian Summer Black-Eyed Susan toxic to cats?

Rudbeckia hirta

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists indian summer black-eyed susan 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. The ASPCA lists Rudbeckia hirta as mildly toxic to dogs and cats. Ingestion of leaves or stems may cause mild gastrointestinal upset including vomiting and diarrhoea; pets should be discouraged from chewing the plant.

What to do if your cat ate indian summer black-eyed susan

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move indian summer black-eyed susan 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 indian summer black-eyed susan to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is indian summer black-eyed susan toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is indian summer black-eyed susan toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists indian summer black-eyed susan 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. The ASPCA lists Rudbeckia hirta as mildly toxic to dogs and cats. Ingestion of leaves or stems may cause mild gastrointestinal upset including vomiting and diarrhoea; pets should be discouraged from chewing the plant.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats indian summer black-eyed susan?

The ASPCA lists Rudbeckia hirta as mildly toxic to dogs and cats. Ingestion of leaves or stems may cause mild gastrointestinal upset including vomiting and diarrhoea; pets should be discouraged from chewing the plant. 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 indian summer black-eyed susan.

What should I do if my cat ate indian summer black-eyed susan?

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 indian summer black-eyed susan toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Indian Summer Black-Eyed Susan is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full indian summer black-eyed susan pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to indian summer black-eyed susan?

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 indian summer black-eyed susan pet-safety