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Is Spanish Sea Kale toxic to cats?

Crambe hispanica

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists spanish sea kale 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. Crambe hispanica is not listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database; as a Brassicaceae relative with no confirmed toxicity record it is classified here as mildly-toxic by precaution. The seed oil contains erucic acid, which at high doses is harmful to mammals; whole seed or seed oil should not be given to pets.

What to do if your cat ate spanish sea kale

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

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

Is spanish sea kale toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is spanish sea kale toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists spanish sea kale 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. Crambe hispanica is not listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database; as a Brassicaceae relative with no confirmed toxicity record it is classified here as mildly-toxic by precaution. The seed oil contains erucic acid, which at high doses is harmful to mammals; whole seed or seed oil should not be given to pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats spanish sea kale?

Crambe hispanica is not listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database; as a Brassicaceae relative with no confirmed toxicity record it is classified here as mildly-toxic by precaution. The seed oil contains erucic acid, which at high doses is harmful to mammals; whole seed or seed oil should not be given to pets. 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 sea kale.

What should I do if my cat ate spanish sea kale?

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 sea kale toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Spanish Sea Kale is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full spanish sea kale pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to spanish sea kale?

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.

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