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Is Sea Stork's Bill toxic to cats?

Erodium maritimum

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists sea stork's bill 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. Erodium maritimum is not listed by the ASPCA as toxic, and the Erodium genus has no documented toxic principles. No confirmed ASPCA non-toxic entry exists for this species; mildly-toxic is therefore the cautious classification. Ingestion of small amounts is unlikely to cause serious harm but may irritate the gut.

What to do if your cat ate sea stork's bill

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

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

Is sea stork's bill toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is sea stork's bill toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists sea stork's bill 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. Erodium maritimum is not listed by the ASPCA as toxic, and the Erodium genus has no documented toxic principles. No confirmed ASPCA non-toxic entry exists for this species; mildly-toxic is therefore the cautious classification. Ingestion of small amounts is unlikely to cause serious harm but may irritate the gut.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats sea stork's bill?

Erodium maritimum is not listed by the ASPCA as toxic, and the Erodium genus has no documented toxic principles. No confirmed ASPCA non-toxic entry exists for this species; mildly-toxic is therefore the cautious classification. Ingestion of small amounts is unlikely to cause serious harm but may irritate the gut. 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 stork's bill.

What should I do if my cat ate sea stork's bill?

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 stork's bill toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Sea Stork's Bill is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full sea stork's bill pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to sea stork's bill?

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 stork's bill pet-safety