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Is Sagittaria sagittifolia toxic to cats?

Sagittaria sagittifolia

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists sagittaria sagittifolia 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. Sagittaria sagittifolia is not individually listed by the ASPCA as toxic or non-toxic to pets. Cultivated tubers are eaten in Asia after cooking, but the raw plant is acrid and not established as pet-safe; treat with caution around cats and dogs and verify with a vet before assuming it is safe.

What to do if your cat ate sagittaria sagittifolia

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

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

Is sagittaria sagittifolia toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is sagittaria sagittifolia toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists sagittaria sagittifolia 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. Sagittaria sagittifolia is not individually listed by the ASPCA as toxic or non-toxic to pets. Cultivated tubers are eaten in Asia after cooking, but the raw plant is acrid and not established as pet-safe; treat with caution around cats and dogs and verify with a vet before assuming it is safe.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats sagittaria sagittifolia?

Sagittaria sagittifolia is not individually listed by the ASPCA as toxic or non-toxic to pets. Cultivated tubers are eaten in Asia after cooking, but the raw plant is acrid and not established as pet-safe; treat with caution around cats and dogs and verify with a vet before assuming it is safe. 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 sagittaria sagittifolia.

What should I do if my cat ate sagittaria sagittifolia?

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 sagittaria sagittifolia toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Sagittaria sagittifolia is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full sagittaria sagittifolia pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to sagittaria sagittifolia?

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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