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Is Victoria Rhubarb toxic to cats?

Rheum × hybridum 'Victoria'

Toxic to cats

Yes — victoria rhubarb 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. ASPCA-listed as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The toxic principle is soluble calcium oxalates, concentrated in the leaf blades; ingestion can cause drooling, vomiting, weakness, decreased blood calcium and kidney damage. Only the cooked leaf stalks are edible to humans, the leaves are poisonous to people and pets alike.

What to do if your cat ate victoria rhubarb

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

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

Is victoria rhubarb toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is victoria rhubarb toxic to cats?

Yes — victoria rhubarb is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA-listed as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The toxic principle is soluble calcium oxalates, concentrated in the leaf blades; ingestion can cause drooling, vomiting, weakness, decreased blood calcium and kidney damage. Only the cooked leaf stalks are edible to humans, the leaves are poisonous to people and pets alike.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats victoria rhubarb?

ASPCA-listed as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The toxic principle is soluble calcium oxalates, concentrated in the leaf blades; ingestion can cause drooling, vomiting, weakness, decreased blood calcium and kidney damage. Only the cooked leaf stalks are edible to humans, the leaves are poisonous to people and pets alike. 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 victoria rhubarb.

What should I do if my cat ate victoria rhubarb?

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 victoria rhubarb toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Victoria Rhubarb is toxic to dogs as well. See the full victoria rhubarb pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to victoria rhubarb?

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 victoria rhubarb pet-safety