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Is Stribrny's Saxifrage toxic to cats?

Saxifraga stribrnyi

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists stribrny's saxifrage 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. Saxifraga stribrnyi is not individually listed in the ASPCA toxic plant database. A closely related species, Saxifraga stolonifera (strawberry saxifrage), is listed as non-toxic by the ASPCA. However, as specific safety data for S. stribrnyi is absent and ingestion of any non-food plant material may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in cats and dogs, a mildly-toxic classification is used as a precaution.

What to do if your cat ate stribrny's saxifrage

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

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

Is stribrny's saxifrage toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is stribrny's saxifrage toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists stribrny's saxifrage 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. Saxifraga stribrnyi is not individually listed in the ASPCA toxic plant database. A closely related species, Saxifraga stolonifera (strawberry saxifrage), is listed as non-toxic by the ASPCA. However, as specific safety data for S. stribrnyi is absent and ingestion of any non-food plant material may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in cats and dogs, a mildly-toxic classification is used as a precaution.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats stribrny's saxifrage?

Saxifraga stribrnyi is not individually listed in the ASPCA toxic plant database. A closely related species, Saxifraga stolonifera (strawberry saxifrage), is listed as non-toxic by the ASPCA. However, as specific safety data for S. stribrnyi is absent and ingestion of any non-food plant material may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in cats and dogs, a mildly-toxic classification is used as a precaution. 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 stribrny's saxifrage.

What should I do if my cat ate stribrny's saxifrage?

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 stribrny's saxifrage toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Stribrny's Saxifrage is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full stribrny's saxifrage pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to stribrny's saxifrage?

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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