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Is Tradescantia fluminensis 'Variegata' toxic to cats?

Tradescantia fluminensis 'Variegata'

Toxic to cats

Yes — tradescantia fluminensis 'variegata' 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. The sap commonly causes contact dermatitis with skin redness and irritation, and chewing the foliage can produce mild oral and gastrointestinal upset, drooling and vomiting. Keep out of reach of curious pets.

What to do if your cat ate tradescantia fluminensis 'variegata'

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

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

Is tradescantia fluminensis 'variegata' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is tradescantia fluminensis 'variegata' toxic to cats?

Yes — tradescantia fluminensis 'variegata' 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. The sap commonly causes contact dermatitis with skin redness and irritation, and chewing the foliage can produce mild oral and gastrointestinal upset, drooling and vomiting. Keep out of reach of curious pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats tradescantia fluminensis 'variegata'?

The genus Tradescantia is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs. The sap commonly causes contact dermatitis with skin redness and irritation, and chewing the foliage can produce mild oral and gastrointestinal upset, drooling and vomiting. Keep out of reach of curious pets. 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 fluminensis 'variegata'.

What should I do if my cat ate tradescantia fluminensis 'variegata'?

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 fluminensis 'variegata' toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to tradescantia fluminensis 'variegata'?

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.

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