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Is Sea Purslane toxic to cats?

Atriplex portulacoides

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists sea purslane 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. Atriplex portulacoides is not listed in the ASPCA toxic plant database and PFAF records no known hazards. However, as with other Atriplex species, the leaves contain soluble oxalates that in large quantities could cause digestive irritation or kidney stress in pets; classified as mildly-toxic out of caution rather than confirmed pet-safe.

What to do if your cat ate sea purslane

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

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

Is sea purslane toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is sea purslane toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists sea purslane 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. Atriplex portulacoides is not listed in the ASPCA toxic plant database and PFAF records no known hazards. However, as with other Atriplex species, the leaves contain soluble oxalates that in large quantities could cause digestive irritation or kidney stress in pets; classified as mildly-toxic out of caution rather than confirmed pet-safe.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats sea purslane?

Atriplex portulacoides is not listed in the ASPCA toxic plant database and PFAF records no known hazards. However, as with other Atriplex species, the leaves contain soluble oxalates that in large quantities could cause digestive irritation or kidney stress in pets; classified as mildly-toxic out of caution rather than confirmed pet-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 sea purslane.

What should I do if my cat ate sea purslane?

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 purslane toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to sea purslane?

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 purslane pet-safety