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Is Ermine Stomatium toxic to cats?

Stomatium ermininum

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists ermine stomatium 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. Stomatium ermininum is not individually listed by the ASPCA. No confirmed toxicology data is available for this genus; it is conservatively rated mildly-toxic. Keep away from pets and children.

What to do if your cat ate ermine stomatium

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

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

Is ermine stomatium toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is ermine stomatium toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists ermine stomatium 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. Stomatium ermininum is not individually listed by the ASPCA. No confirmed toxicology data is available for this genus; it is conservatively rated mildly-toxic. Keep away from pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats ermine stomatium?

Stomatium ermininum is not individually listed by the ASPCA. No confirmed toxicology data is available for this genus; it is conservatively rated mildly-toxic. Keep away from pets and children. 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 ermine stomatium.

What should I do if my cat ate ermine stomatium?

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 ermine stomatium toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Ermine Stomatium is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full ermine stomatium pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to ermine stomatium?

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 ermine stomatium pet-safety