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Is Short-Sepalled Lewisia toxic to cats?

Lewisia brachycalyx

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists short-sepalled lewisia 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. Lewisia is not listed by the ASPCA on their toxic or non-toxic plant database. No toxic principle has been documented for this genus, but in the absence of a confirmed ASPCA non-toxic listing, a mildly-toxic precautionary classification is applied. Seek veterinary advice if a pet ingests any part of the plant.

What to do if your cat ate short-sepalled lewisia

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

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

Is short-sepalled lewisia toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is short-sepalled lewisia toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists short-sepalled lewisia 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. Lewisia is not listed by the ASPCA on their toxic or non-toxic plant database. No toxic principle has been documented for this genus, but in the absence of a confirmed ASPCA non-toxic listing, a mildly-toxic precautionary classification is applied. Seek veterinary advice if a pet ingests any part of the plant.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats short-sepalled lewisia?

Lewisia is not listed by the ASPCA on their toxic or non-toxic plant database. No toxic principle has been documented for this genus, but in the absence of a confirmed ASPCA non-toxic listing, a mildly-toxic precautionary classification is applied. Seek veterinary advice if a pet ingests any part of the plant. 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 short-sepalled lewisia.

What should I do if my cat ate short-sepalled lewisia?

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 short-sepalled lewisia toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Short-Sepalled Lewisia is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full short-sepalled lewisia pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to short-sepalled lewisia?

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 short-sepalled lewisia pet-safety