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Is Vietnamese Coriander toxic to cats?

Persicaria odorata

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists vietnamese coriander 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. Persicaria odorata is not individually listed in the ASPCA toxic or non-toxic plant database, and its genus (Persicaria/Polygonum) has no ASPCA-listed members. However, related plants in the same buckwheat family (Polygonaceae) that the ASPCA does list — rhubarb, dock/sorrel and buckwheat — are all toxic to cats and dogs due to soluble calcium oxalates. With no clean genus precedent, treat it as potentially mildly toxic and verify with your vet before allowing pet access.

What to do if your cat ate vietnamese coriander

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

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

Is vietnamese coriander toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is vietnamese coriander toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists vietnamese coriander 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. Persicaria odorata is not individually listed in the ASPCA toxic or non-toxic plant database, and its genus (Persicaria/Polygonum) has no ASPCA-listed members. However, related plants in the same buckwheat family (Polygonaceae) that the ASPCA does list — rhubarb, dock/sorrel and buckwheat — are all toxic to cats and dogs due to soluble calcium oxalates. With no clean genus precedent, treat it as potentially mildly toxic and verify with your vet before allowing pet access.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats vietnamese coriander?

Persicaria odorata is not individually listed in the ASPCA toxic or non-toxic plant database, and its genus (Persicaria/Polygonum) has no ASPCA-listed members. However, related plants in the same buckwheat family (Polygonaceae) that the ASPCA does list — rhubarb, dock/sorrel and buckwheat — are all toxic to cats and dogs due to soluble calcium oxalates. With no clean genus precedent, treat it as potentially mildly toxic and verify with your vet before allowing pet access. 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 vietnamese coriander.

What should I do if my cat ate vietnamese coriander?

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 vietnamese coriander toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Vietnamese Coriander is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full vietnamese coriander pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to vietnamese coriander?

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 vietnamese coriander pet-safety