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Is Two-Colour Vygie toxic to cats?

Drosanthemum bicolor

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists two-colour vygie 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. Drosanthemum is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The family Aizoaceae has no well-documented systemic toxin in this genus, but the crystalline water-storage cells (oxalate raphides) present in some Aizoaceae relatives may cause mild oral irritation if chewed. Keep away from pets and children as a precaution.

What to do if your cat ate two-colour vygie

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move two-colour vygie 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 two-colour vygie to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is two-colour vygie toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is two-colour vygie toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists two-colour vygie 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. Drosanthemum is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The family Aizoaceae has no well-documented systemic toxin in this genus, but the crystalline water-storage cells (oxalate raphides) present in some Aizoaceae relatives may cause mild oral irritation if chewed. Keep away from pets and children as a precaution.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats two-colour vygie?

Drosanthemum is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The family Aizoaceae has no well-documented systemic toxin in this genus, but the crystalline water-storage cells (oxalate raphides) present in some Aizoaceae relatives may cause mild oral irritation if chewed. Keep away from pets and children 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 two-colour vygie.

What should I do if my cat ate two-colour vygie?

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 two-colour vygie toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Two-Colour Vygie is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full two-colour vygie pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to two-colour vygie?

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 two-colour vygie pet-safety