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Is Timperley Early Rhubarb toxic to cats?

Rheum × hybridum 'Timperley Early'

Toxic to cats

Yes — timperley early rhubarb 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. ASPCA lists rhubarb as toxic to dogs, cats and horses. The toxic principle is soluble calcium oxalates, concentrated in the leaves (the edible stalks are safe for people once cooked). Reported signs include kidney failure, tremors and salivation. Keep pets away from the foliage and never compost leaves where animals graze.

What to do if your cat ate timperley early rhubarb

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

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

Is timperley early rhubarb toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is timperley early rhubarb toxic to cats?

Yes — timperley early rhubarb is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists rhubarb as toxic to dogs, cats and horses. The toxic principle is soluble calcium oxalates, concentrated in the leaves (the edible stalks are safe for people once cooked). Reported signs include kidney failure, tremors and salivation. Keep pets away from the foliage and never compost leaves where animals graze.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats timperley early rhubarb?

ASPCA lists rhubarb as toxic to dogs, cats and horses. The toxic principle is soluble calcium oxalates, concentrated in the leaves (the edible stalks are safe for people once cooked). Reported signs include kidney failure, tremors and salivation. Keep pets away from the foliage and never compost leaves where animals graze. 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 timperley early rhubarb.

What should I do if my cat ate timperley early rhubarb?

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 timperley early rhubarb toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Timperley Early Rhubarb is toxic to dogs as well. See the full timperley early rhubarb pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to timperley early rhubarb?

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 timperley early rhubarb pet-safety