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Is String of bananas toxic to cats?

Senecio radicans

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists string of bananas 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. ASPCA lists Senecio species as mildly to moderately toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. Ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, and sometimes lethargy.

What to do if your cat ate string of bananas

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

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

Is string of bananas toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is string of bananas toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists string of bananas 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. ASPCA lists Senecio species as mildly to moderately toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. Ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, and sometimes lethargy.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats string of bananas?

ASPCA lists Senecio species as mildly to moderately toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. Ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, and sometimes lethargy. 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 string of bananas.

What should I do if my cat ate string of bananas?

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 string of bananas toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: String of bananas is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full string of bananas pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to string of bananas?

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 string of bananas pet-safety