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Is Foamy Bells 'Sweet Tea' toxic to cats?

× Heucherella 'Sweet Tea'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists foamy bells 'sweet tea' 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 Heuchera (Coral Bells/Alumroot) as non-toxic to cats, dogs and horses, but × Heucherella is a Heuchera × Tiarella hybrid not individually listed by the ASPCA, and Tiarella is unlisted. Treat with caution and verify with a vet; ingestion of any plant can cause mild GI upset.

What to do if your cat ate foamy bells 'sweet tea'

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move foamy bells 'sweet tea' 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 foamy bells 'sweet tea' to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is foamy bells 'sweet tea' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is foamy bells 'sweet tea' toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists foamy bells 'sweet tea' 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 Heuchera (Coral Bells/Alumroot) as non-toxic to cats, dogs and horses, but × Heucherella is a Heuchera × Tiarella hybrid not individually listed by the ASPCA, and Tiarella is unlisted. Treat with caution and verify with a vet; ingestion of any plant can cause mild GI upset.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats foamy bells 'sweet tea'?

ASPCA lists Heuchera (Coral Bells/Alumroot) as non-toxic to cats, dogs and horses, but × Heucherella is a Heuchera × Tiarella hybrid not individually listed by the ASPCA, and Tiarella is unlisted. Treat with caution and verify with a vet; ingestion of any plant can cause mild GI upset. 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 foamy bells 'sweet tea'.

What should I do if my cat ate foamy bells 'sweet tea'?

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 foamy bells 'sweet tea' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Foamy Bells 'Sweet Tea' is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full foamy bells 'sweet tea' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to foamy bells 'sweet tea'?

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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