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Is Soft Draba toxic to cats?

Draba mollissima

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists soft draba 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. The genus Draba does not appear on the ASPCA Toxic or Non-Toxic Plant database. As a Brassicaceae plant it may contain mild glucosinolates; classified as mildly-toxic in the absence of authoritative ASPCA data.

What to do if your cat ate soft draba

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

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

Is soft draba toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is soft draba toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists soft draba 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. The genus Draba does not appear on the ASPCA Toxic or Non-Toxic Plant database. As a Brassicaceae plant it may contain mild glucosinolates; classified as mildly-toxic in the absence of authoritative ASPCA data.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats soft draba?

The genus Draba does not appear on the ASPCA Toxic or Non-Toxic Plant database. As a Brassicaceae plant it may contain mild glucosinolates; classified as mildly-toxic in the absence of authoritative ASPCA data. 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 soft draba.

What should I do if my cat ate soft draba?

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 soft draba toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Soft Draba is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full soft draba pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to soft draba?

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 soft draba pet-safety