Is Tartarian Sea Kale toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists tartarian sea kale 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. No known hazards or toxic compounds have been documented for Crambe tataria in veterinary or horticultural literature; all plant parts are considered edible by humans. Crambe is not listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database, so an explicit pet-safe classification cannot be confirmed.

No known hazards or toxic compounds have been documented for Crambe tataria in veterinary or horticultural literature; all plant parts are considered edible by humans. Crambe is not listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database, so an explicit pet-safe classification cannot be confirmed. 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 tartarian sea kale.

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.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Tartarian Sea Kale is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full tartarian sea kale pet-safety guide for both species.

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.