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Is Tayabas Begonia toxic to cats?

Begonia tayabensis

Toxic to cats

Yes — tayabas begonia is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. As a Begonia species it is toxic to cats and dogs per ASPCA classification; soluble calcium oxalates throughout the plant cause oral burning, hypersalivation, vomiting, and gastrointestinal distress upon ingestion, with the roots and rhizomes containing the highest levels.

What to do if your cat ate tayabas begonia

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

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

Is tayabas begonia toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is tayabas begonia toxic to cats?

Yes — tayabas begonia is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. As a Begonia species it is toxic to cats and dogs per ASPCA classification; soluble calcium oxalates throughout the plant cause oral burning, hypersalivation, vomiting, and gastrointestinal distress upon ingestion, with the roots and rhizomes containing the highest levels.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats tayabas begonia?

As a Begonia species it is toxic to cats and dogs per ASPCA classification; soluble calcium oxalates throughout the plant cause oral burning, hypersalivation, vomiting, and gastrointestinal distress upon ingestion, with the roots and rhizomes containing the highest levels. 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 tayabas begonia.

What should I do if my cat ate tayabas begonia?

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 tayabas begonia toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Tayabas Begonia is toxic to dogs as well. See the full tayabas begonia pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to tayabas begonia?

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 tayabas begonia pet-safety