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Is Wandering dude toxic to cats?

Tradescantia zebrina

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists wandering dude 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 sap of Tradescantia species can cause contact dermatitis in pets and people. ASPCA lists Tradescantia zebrina as mildly toxic to cats and dogs.

What to do if your cat ate wandering dude

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

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

Is wandering dude toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is wandering dude toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists wandering dude 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 sap of Tradescantia species can cause contact dermatitis in pets and people. ASPCA lists Tradescantia zebrina as mildly toxic to cats and dogs.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats wandering dude?

The sap of Tradescantia species can cause contact dermatitis in pets and people. ASPCA lists Tradescantia zebrina as mildly toxic to cats and dogs. 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 wandering dude.

What should I do if my cat ate wandering dude?

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 wandering dude toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Wandering dude is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full wandering dude pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to wandering dude?

Good cat-safe swaps that keep a similar look include string of hearts, spider plant, peperomia — all ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs. See the full pet-safe alternatives to wandering dude.

Full wandering dude pet-safety