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Is Spanish love-in-a-mist toxic to cats?

Nigella hispanica

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists spanish love-in-a-mist 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. Nigella hispanica seeds contain alkaloids similar to those in N. damascena and are regarded as mildly toxic if ingested in quantity. Not specifically listed by the ASPCA. Keep seeds away from pets and children; may cause gastrointestinal upset if consumed.

What to do if your cat ate spanish love-in-a-mist

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move spanish love-in-a-mist 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 spanish love-in-a-mist to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is spanish love-in-a-mist toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is spanish love-in-a-mist toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists spanish love-in-a-mist 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. Nigella hispanica seeds contain alkaloids similar to those in N. damascena and are regarded as mildly toxic if ingested in quantity. Not specifically listed by the ASPCA. Keep seeds away from pets and children; may cause gastrointestinal upset if consumed.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats spanish love-in-a-mist?

Nigella hispanica seeds contain alkaloids similar to those in N. damascena and are regarded as mildly toxic if ingested in quantity. Not specifically listed by the ASPCA. Keep seeds away from pets and children; may cause gastrointestinal upset if consumed. 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 spanish love-in-a-mist.

What should I do if my cat ate spanish love-in-a-mist?

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 spanish love-in-a-mist toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Spanish love-in-a-mist is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full spanish love-in-a-mist pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to spanish love-in-a-mist?

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 spanish love-in-a-mist pet-safety