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Is Princess Flower toxic to cats?

Tibouchina urvilleana

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists princess flower 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. The ASPCA does not individually list Tibouchina urvilleana (or its synonyms Pleroma, princess flower, glory bush, lasiandra) on its toxic or non-toxic plant lists, so an authoritative pet-specific safety rating is unavailable. The California Poison Control System classifies Tibouchina as non-toxic to humans, dogs, and cats, but as a precaution treat it as a possible mild gastrointestinal irritant and contact your vet if a pet ingests a notable amount.

What to do if your cat ate princess flower

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

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

Is princess flower toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is princess flower toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists princess flower 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. The ASPCA does not individually list Tibouchina urvilleana (or its synonyms Pleroma, princess flower, glory bush, lasiandra) on its toxic or non-toxic plant lists, so an authoritative pet-specific safety rating is unavailable. The California Poison Control System classifies Tibouchina as non-toxic to humans, dogs, and cats, but as a precaution treat it as a possible mild gastrointestinal irritant and contact your vet if a pet ingests a notable amount.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats princess flower?

The ASPCA does not individually list Tibouchina urvilleana (or its synonyms Pleroma, princess flower, glory bush, lasiandra) on its toxic or non-toxic plant lists, so an authoritative pet-specific safety rating is unavailable. The California Poison Control System classifies Tibouchina as non-toxic to humans, dogs, and cats, but as a precaution treat it as a possible mild gastrointestinal irritant and contact your vet if a pet ingests a notable amount. 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 princess flower.

What should I do if my cat ate princess flower?

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 princess flower toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Princess Flower is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full princess flower pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to princess flower?

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 princess flower pet-safety