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Is Toothed Nemesia toxic to cats?

Nemesia denticulata

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists toothed nemesia 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. Nemesia denticulata does not appear in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database; no toxic compounds have been identified in the genus, but because no formal non-toxic listing exists, the mildly-toxic classification is used as a precaution.

What to do if your cat ate toothed nemesia

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

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

Is toothed nemesia toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is toothed nemesia toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists toothed nemesia 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. Nemesia denticulata does not appear in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database; no toxic compounds have been identified in the genus, but because no formal non-toxic listing exists, the mildly-toxic classification is used as a precaution.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats toothed nemesia?

Nemesia denticulata does not appear in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database; no toxic compounds have been identified in the genus, but because no formal non-toxic listing exists, the mildly-toxic classification is used as a precaution. 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 toothed nemesia.

What should I do if my cat ate toothed nemesia?

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 toothed nemesia toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Toothed Nemesia is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full toothed nemesia pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to toothed nemesia?

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 toothed nemesia pet-safety