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Is Sessile-leaved Bellwort toxic to cats?

Uvularia sessilifolia

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists sessile-leaved bellwort 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. Uvularia sessilifolia belongs to the Colchicaceae family. All parts of the plant are reported to contain toxic compounds; at least one horticultural source states it is toxic if ingested and recommends keeping it away from pets and children. The ASPCA does not list this species in its published database. In the absence of a confirmed non-toxic ASPCA listing, mildly-toxic classification is applied. Symptoms of ingestion may include gastrointestinal upset.

What to do if your cat ate sessile-leaved bellwort

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move sessile-leaved bellwort 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 sessile-leaved bellwort to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is sessile-leaved bellwort toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is sessile-leaved bellwort toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists sessile-leaved bellwort 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. Uvularia sessilifolia belongs to the Colchicaceae family. All parts of the plant are reported to contain toxic compounds; at least one horticultural source states it is toxic if ingested and recommends keeping it away from pets and children. The ASPCA does not list this species in its published database. In the absence of a confirmed non-toxic ASPCA listing, mildly-toxic classification is applied. Symptoms of ingestion may include gastrointestinal upset.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats sessile-leaved bellwort?

Uvularia sessilifolia belongs to the Colchicaceae family. All parts of the plant are reported to contain toxic compounds; at least one horticultural source states it is toxic if ingested and recommends keeping it away from pets and children. The ASPCA does not list this species in its published database. In the absence of a confirmed non-toxic ASPCA listing, mildly-toxic classification is applied. Symptoms of ingestion may include gastrointestinal upset. 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 sessile-leaved bellwort.

What should I do if my cat ate sessile-leaved bellwort?

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 sessile-leaved bellwort toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Sessile-leaved Bellwort is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full sessile-leaved bellwort pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to sessile-leaved bellwort?

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 sessile-leaved bellwort pet-safety