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Is Three-Part Begonia toxic to cats?

Begonia tripartita

Toxic to cats

Yes — three-part 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 guidance. Soluble calcium oxalates are present throughout the plant, with the highest concentration in the root system. Symptoms of ingestion include oral burning, hypersalivation, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing.

What to do if your cat ate three-part begonia

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

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

Is three-part begonia toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is three-part begonia toxic to cats?

Yes — three-part 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 guidance. Soluble calcium oxalates are present throughout the plant, with the highest concentration in the root system. Symptoms of ingestion include oral burning, hypersalivation, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats three-part begonia?

As a Begonia species, it is toxic to cats and dogs per ASPCA guidance. Soluble calcium oxalates are present throughout the plant, with the highest concentration in the root system. Symptoms of ingestion include oral burning, hypersalivation, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing. 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 three-part begonia.

What should I do if my cat ate three-part 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 three-part begonia toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to three-part 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 three-part begonia pet-safety