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Is Slipper Flower toxic to cats?

Calceolaria integrifolia

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists slipper flower 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. Calceolaria integrifolia is not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant Database. Multiple pet-safety resources cite the genus as non-toxic, but without direct ASPCA species-level confirmation it is classified here as mildly-toxic as a precaution. Seek veterinary advice if ingestion is suspected.

What to do if your cat ate slipper flower

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

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

Is slipper flower toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is slipper flower toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists slipper flower 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. Calceolaria integrifolia is not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant Database. Multiple pet-safety resources cite the genus as non-toxic, but without direct ASPCA species-level confirmation it is classified here as mildly-toxic as a precaution. Seek veterinary advice if ingestion is suspected.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats slipper flower?

Calceolaria integrifolia is not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant Database. Multiple pet-safety resources cite the genus as non-toxic, but without direct ASPCA species-level confirmation it is classified here as mildly-toxic as a precaution. Seek veterinary advice if ingestion is suspected. 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 slipper flower.

What should I do if my cat ate slipper flower?

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 slipper flower toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Slipper Flower is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full slipper flower pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to slipper flower?

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 slipper flower pet-safety