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Is Indonesian Wax Ginger toxic to cats?

Tapeinochilos ananassae

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists indonesian wax ginger 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. Tapeinochilos ananassae is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The Costaceae family is not known to contain seriously toxic compounds, but as a precaution it is rated mildly-toxic here given the lack of formal non-toxic listing.

What to do if your cat ate indonesian wax ginger

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

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

Is indonesian wax ginger toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is indonesian wax ginger toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists indonesian wax ginger 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. Tapeinochilos ananassae is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The Costaceae family is not known to contain seriously toxic compounds, but as a precaution it is rated mildly-toxic here given the lack of formal non-toxic listing.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats indonesian wax ginger?

Tapeinochilos ananassae is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The Costaceae family is not known to contain seriously toxic compounds, but as a precaution it is rated mildly-toxic here given the lack of formal non-toxic listing. 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 indonesian wax ginger.

What should I do if my cat ate indonesian wax ginger?

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 indonesian wax ginger toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Indonesian Wax Ginger is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full indonesian wax ginger pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to indonesian wax ginger?

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 indonesian wax ginger pet-safety