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Is Tradescantia blossfeldiana toxic to cats?

Tradescantia blossfeldiana

Toxic to cats

Yes — tradescantia blossfeldiana 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. The genus Tradescantia is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs. Contact with the sap can cause dermatitis and skin irritation, and ingestion may produce mild oral and stomach upset, drooling and vomiting. Site it where pets cannot chew the foliage.

What to do if your cat ate tradescantia blossfeldiana

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

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

Is tradescantia blossfeldiana toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is tradescantia blossfeldiana toxic to cats?

Yes — tradescantia blossfeldiana is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The genus Tradescantia is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs. Contact with the sap can cause dermatitis and skin irritation, and ingestion may produce mild oral and stomach upset, drooling and vomiting. Site it where pets cannot chew the foliage.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats tradescantia blossfeldiana?

The genus Tradescantia is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs. Contact with the sap can cause dermatitis and skin irritation, and ingestion may produce mild oral and stomach upset, drooling and vomiting. Site it where pets cannot chew the foliage. 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 tradescantia blossfeldiana.

What should I do if my cat ate tradescantia blossfeldiana?

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 tradescantia blossfeldiana toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Tradescantia blossfeldiana is toxic to dogs as well. See the full tradescantia blossfeldiana pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to tradescantia blossfeldiana?

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 tradescantia blossfeldiana pet-safety