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Is Silver Spurflower toxic to cats?

Plectranthus argentatus

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists silver spurflower 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. Plectranthus argentatus is not individually assessed by ASPCA. Related species in the genus have variable safety profiles: P. verticillatus (Swedish ivy) is listed by ASPCA as non-toxic, while P. scutellarioides (coleus) is listed as toxic due to essential oils. As the specific toxicity of P. argentatus is unconfirmed, treat as mildly toxic and prevent pets from ingesting any part of the plant.

What to do if your cat ate silver spurflower

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

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

Is silver spurflower toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is silver spurflower toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists silver spurflower 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. Plectranthus argentatus is not individually assessed by ASPCA. Related species in the genus have variable safety profiles: P. verticillatus (Swedish ivy) is listed by ASPCA as non-toxic, while P. scutellarioides (coleus) is listed as toxic due to essential oils. As the specific toxicity of P. argentatus is unconfirmed, treat as mildly toxic and prevent pets from ingesting any part of the plant.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats silver spurflower?

Plectranthus argentatus is not individually assessed by ASPCA. Related species in the genus have variable safety profiles: P. verticillatus (Swedish ivy) is listed by ASPCA as non-toxic, while P. scutellarioides (coleus) is listed as toxic due to essential oils. As the specific toxicity of P. argentatus is unconfirmed, treat as mildly toxic and prevent pets from ingesting 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 silver spurflower.

What should I do if my cat ate silver spurflower?

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 silver spurflower toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Silver Spurflower is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full silver spurflower pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to silver spurflower?

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 silver spurflower pet-safety