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Is Penny Yellow Viola toxic to cats?

Viola cornuta

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists penny yellow viola 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. Viola cornuta is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the genus Viola is listed as toxic to dogs and cats due to saponins that can cause gastrointestinal irritation. As a conservative assessment based on the genus-level ASPCA entry, a mildly-toxic rating is appropriate.

What to do if your cat ate penny yellow viola

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

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

Is penny yellow viola toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is penny yellow viola toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists penny yellow viola 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. Viola cornuta is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the genus Viola is listed as toxic to dogs and cats due to saponins that can cause gastrointestinal irritation. As a conservative assessment based on the genus-level ASPCA entry, a mildly-toxic rating is appropriate.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats penny yellow viola?

Viola cornuta is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the genus Viola is listed as toxic to dogs and cats due to saponins that can cause gastrointestinal irritation. As a conservative assessment based on the genus-level ASPCA entry, a mildly-toxic rating is appropriate. 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 penny yellow viola.

What should I do if my cat ate penny yellow viola?

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 penny yellow viola toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Penny Yellow Viola is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full penny yellow viola pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to penny yellow viola?

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 penny yellow viola pet-safety