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Is Texas Bluebonnet toxic to cats?

Lupinus texensis

Toxic to cats

Yes — texas bluebonnet 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. Lupinus texensis is listed by ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Toxic principles include quinolizidine alkaloids found throughout the plant, with the highest concentration in seeds and seed pods. Ingestion can cause vomiting, lethargy, difficulty breathing, and in severe cases liver damage or respiratory failure. Keep pets away from seeds and pods.

What to do if your cat ate texas bluebonnet

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

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

Is texas bluebonnet toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is texas bluebonnet toxic to cats?

Yes — texas bluebonnet is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Lupinus texensis is listed by ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Toxic principles include quinolizidine alkaloids found throughout the plant, with the highest concentration in seeds and seed pods. Ingestion can cause vomiting, lethargy, difficulty breathing, and in severe cases liver damage or respiratory failure. Keep pets away from seeds and pods.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats texas bluebonnet?

Lupinus texensis is listed by ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Toxic principles include quinolizidine alkaloids found throughout the plant, with the highest concentration in seeds and seed pods. Ingestion can cause vomiting, lethargy, difficulty breathing, and in severe cases liver damage or respiratory failure. Keep pets away from seeds and pods. 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 texas bluebonnet.

What should I do if my cat ate texas bluebonnet?

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 texas bluebonnet toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Texas Bluebonnet is toxic to dogs as well. See the full texas bluebonnet pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to texas bluebonnet?

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 texas bluebonnet pet-safety