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Is Small-flowered calibrachoa toxic to cats?

Calibrachoa parviflora

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists small-flowered calibrachoa 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. Calibrachoa parviflora is in the Solanaceae family, which contains alkaloids with potential to cause mild gastrointestinal irritation in pets if ingested. Not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the family relationship warrants caution. Not considered severely toxic.

What to do if your cat ate small-flowered calibrachoa

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

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

Is small-flowered calibrachoa toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is small-flowered calibrachoa toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists small-flowered calibrachoa 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. Calibrachoa parviflora is in the Solanaceae family, which contains alkaloids with potential to cause mild gastrointestinal irritation in pets if ingested. Not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the family relationship warrants caution. Not considered severely toxic.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats small-flowered calibrachoa?

Calibrachoa parviflora is in the Solanaceae family, which contains alkaloids with potential to cause mild gastrointestinal irritation in pets if ingested. Not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the family relationship warrants caution. Not considered severely toxic. 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 small-flowered calibrachoa.

What should I do if my cat ate small-flowered calibrachoa?

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 small-flowered calibrachoa toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Small-flowered calibrachoa is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full small-flowered calibrachoa pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to small-flowered calibrachoa?

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 small-flowered calibrachoa pet-safety