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Is Straw Foxglove toxic to cats?

Digitalis lutea

Toxic to cats

Yes — straw foxglove is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Toxic to dogs, cats and horses. The ASPCA classifies foxglove (Digitalis) as toxic; all parts contain cardiac glycosides that interfere with the heart. Signs of ingestion include drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea, weakness, irregular heart rate and rhythm, collapse and potentially death. Keep pets away and contact a vet immediately if any is eaten.

What to do if your cat ate straw foxglove

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

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

Is straw foxglove toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is straw foxglove toxic to cats?

Yes — straw foxglove is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Toxic to dogs, cats and horses. The ASPCA classifies foxglove (Digitalis) as toxic; all parts contain cardiac glycosides that interfere with the heart. Signs of ingestion include drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea, weakness, irregular heart rate and rhythm, collapse and potentially death. Keep pets away and contact a vet immediately if any is eaten.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats straw foxglove?

Toxic to dogs, cats and horses. The ASPCA classifies foxglove (Digitalis) as toxic; all parts contain cardiac glycosides that interfere with the heart. Signs of ingestion include drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea, weakness, irregular heart rate and rhythm, collapse and potentially death. Keep pets away and contact a vet immediately if any is eaten. 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 straw foxglove.

What should I do if my cat ate straw foxglove?

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 straw foxglove toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Straw Foxglove is toxic to dogs as well. See the full straw foxglove pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to straw foxglove?

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 straw foxglove pet-safety