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Is Stemless African Daisy toxic to cats?

Arctotis acaulis

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists stemless african daisy 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 ASPCA lists Arctotis stoechadifolia (Blue-eyed African Daisy) as non-toxic to dogs and cats. No specific ASPCA database entry exists for A. acaulis; mildly-toxic is used as a precautionary classification in the absence of confirmed species-level safety data. Seek veterinary advice if a pet ingests this plant.

What to do if your cat ate stemless african daisy

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

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

Is stemless african daisy toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is stemless african daisy toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists stemless african daisy 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 ASPCA lists Arctotis stoechadifolia (Blue-eyed African Daisy) as non-toxic to dogs and cats. No specific ASPCA database entry exists for A. acaulis; mildly-toxic is used as a precautionary classification in the absence of confirmed species-level safety data. Seek veterinary advice if a pet ingests this plant.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats stemless african daisy?

The ASPCA lists Arctotis stoechadifolia (Blue-eyed African Daisy) as non-toxic to dogs and cats. No specific ASPCA database entry exists for A. acaulis; mildly-toxic is used as a precautionary classification in the absence of confirmed species-level safety data. Seek veterinary advice if a pet ingests this plant. 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 stemless african daisy.

What should I do if my cat ate stemless african daisy?

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 stemless african daisy toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Stemless African Daisy is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full stemless african daisy pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to stemless african daisy?

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 stemless african daisy pet-safety