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Is Two-Flowered Everlasting Pea toxic to cats?

Lathyrus grandiflorus

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists two-flowered everlasting pea 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. The RHS notes that the pods and seeds of Lathyrus grandiflorus are not edible and handling warrants gloves. ASPCA lists the closely related Lathyrus latifolius as non-toxic to dogs and cats but toxic to horses. The same caution applies to L. grandiflorus: avoid ingestion by pets and children, and prevent horses from grazing on it. Seeds contain amino acid compounds that can cause neurolathyrism at high doses.

What to do if your cat ate two-flowered everlasting pea

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

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

Is two-flowered everlasting pea toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is two-flowered everlasting pea toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists two-flowered everlasting pea 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. The RHS notes that the pods and seeds of Lathyrus grandiflorus are not edible and handling warrants gloves. ASPCA lists the closely related Lathyrus latifolius as non-toxic to dogs and cats but toxic to horses. The same caution applies to L. grandiflorus: avoid ingestion by pets and children, and prevent horses from grazing on it. Seeds contain amino acid compounds that can cause neurolathyrism at high doses.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats two-flowered everlasting pea?

The RHS notes that the pods and seeds of Lathyrus grandiflorus are not edible and handling warrants gloves. ASPCA lists the closely related Lathyrus latifolius as non-toxic to dogs and cats but toxic to horses. The same caution applies to L. grandiflorus: avoid ingestion by pets and children, and prevent horses from grazing on it. Seeds contain amino acid compounds that can cause neurolathyrism at high doses. 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-flowered everlasting pea.

What should I do if my cat ate two-flowered everlasting pea?

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-flowered everlasting pea toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Two-Flowered Everlasting Pea is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full two-flowered everlasting pea pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to two-flowered everlasting pea?

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-flowered everlasting pea pet-safety