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Is Starry Rosinweed toxic to cats?

Silphium asteriscus

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists starry rosinweed 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. Silphium asteriscus is not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. The genus contains resinous compounds (silphiodiene sesquiterpenes) whose pet safety is unconfirmed; classified as mildly-toxic out of caution — keep pets away and consult a vet if ingestion is suspected.

What to do if your cat ate starry rosinweed

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

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

Is starry rosinweed toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is starry rosinweed toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists starry rosinweed 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. Silphium asteriscus is not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. The genus contains resinous compounds (silphiodiene sesquiterpenes) whose pet safety is unconfirmed; classified as mildly-toxic out of caution — keep pets away and consult a vet if ingestion is suspected.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats starry rosinweed?

Silphium asteriscus is not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. The genus contains resinous compounds (silphiodiene sesquiterpenes) whose pet safety is unconfirmed; classified as mildly-toxic out of caution — keep pets away and consult a vet 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 starry rosinweed.

What should I do if my cat ate starry rosinweed?

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 starry rosinweed toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Starry Rosinweed is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full starry rosinweed pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to starry rosinweed?

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 starry rosinweed pet-safety