Growli
Let's go

Pet safety

Is Wallich's Strobilanthes toxic to cats?

Strobilanthes wallichii

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists wallich's strobilanthes 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. Not individually listed by ASPCA. Strobilanthes (Acanthaceae) has no well-documented severe toxic principles. Ingestion of plant material may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in pets. As a precaution, keep pets that chew plants away from the foliage.

What to do if your cat ate wallich's strobilanthes

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

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

Is wallich's strobilanthes toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is wallich's strobilanthes toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists wallich's strobilanthes 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. Not individually listed by ASPCA. Strobilanthes (Acanthaceae) has no well-documented severe toxic principles. Ingestion of plant material may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in pets. As a precaution, keep pets that chew plants away from the foliage.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats wallich's strobilanthes?

Not individually listed by ASPCA. Strobilanthes (Acanthaceae) has no well-documented severe toxic principles. Ingestion of plant material may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in pets. As a precaution, keep pets that chew plants away from the foliage. 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 wallich's strobilanthes.

What should I do if my cat ate wallich's strobilanthes?

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 wallich's strobilanthes toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Wallich's Strobilanthes is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full wallich's strobilanthes pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to wallich's strobilanthes?

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 wallich's strobilanthes pet-safety