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Is Tunic Flower toxic to cats?

Petrorhagia saxifraga

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists tunic 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. Petrorhagia saxifraga is not listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. No confirmed toxicity records for cats or dogs have been identified; however, in the absence of a verified ASPCA non-toxic listing for this species, it is classified as mildly-toxic as a precaution.

What to do if your cat ate tunic flower

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

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

Is tunic flower toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is tunic flower toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists tunic 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. Petrorhagia saxifraga is not listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. No confirmed toxicity records for cats or dogs have been identified; however, in the absence of a verified ASPCA non-toxic listing for this species, it is classified as mildly-toxic as a precaution.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats tunic flower?

Petrorhagia saxifraga is not listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. No confirmed toxicity records for cats or dogs have been identified; however, in the absence of a verified ASPCA non-toxic listing for this species, it is classified as mildly-toxic 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 tunic flower.

What should I do if my cat ate tunic 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 tunic flower toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to tunic 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 tunic flower pet-safety