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Is Sea Kale toxic to cats?

Crambe maritima

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists sea kale 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. Crambe maritima is not individually listed by the ASPCA toxic/non-toxic plant database, so a definitive pet-safe label cannot be given. As a member of the cabbage family (Brassicaceae), large quantities of raw foliage can cause gastrointestinal upset in cats and dogs. Treat with caution and verify with a vet before allowing access.

What to do if your cat ate sea kale

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

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

Is sea kale toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is sea kale toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists sea kale 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. Crambe maritima is not individually listed by the ASPCA toxic/non-toxic plant database, so a definitive pet-safe label cannot be given. As a member of the cabbage family (Brassicaceae), large quantities of raw foliage can cause gastrointestinal upset in cats and dogs. Treat with caution and verify with a vet before allowing access.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats sea kale?

Crambe maritima is not individually listed by the ASPCA toxic/non-toxic plant database, so a definitive pet-safe label cannot be given. As a member of the cabbage family (Brassicaceae), large quantities of raw foliage can cause gastrointestinal upset in cats and dogs. Treat with caution and verify with a vet before allowing access. 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 sea kale.

What should I do if my cat ate sea kale?

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 sea kale toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Sea Kale is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full sea kale pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to sea kale?

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 sea kale pet-safety