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Is Water Spinach 'Bangkok Large Leaf' toxic to cats?

Ipomoea aquatica 'Bangkok Large Leaf'

Toxic to cats

Yes — water spinach 'bangkok large leaf' 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. Water spinach belongs to the genus Ipomoea, which the ASPCA lists as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses (morning glory, Ipomoea spp.), via indole/LSA-type alkaloids that can cause vomiting and, with the seeds, neurological effects. Although the cooked shoots are a human food, treat the plant as unsafe for pets.

What to do if your cat ate water spinach 'bangkok large leaf'

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move water spinach 'bangkok large leaf' 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 water spinach 'bangkok large leaf' to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is water spinach 'bangkok large leaf' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is water spinach 'bangkok large leaf' toxic to cats?

Yes — water spinach 'bangkok large leaf' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Water spinach belongs to the genus Ipomoea, which the ASPCA lists as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses (morning glory, Ipomoea spp.), via indole/LSA-type alkaloids that can cause vomiting and, with the seeds, neurological effects. Although the cooked shoots are a human food, treat the plant as unsafe for pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats water spinach 'bangkok large leaf'?

Water spinach belongs to the genus Ipomoea, which the ASPCA lists as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses (morning glory, Ipomoea spp.), via indole/LSA-type alkaloids that can cause vomiting and, with the seeds, neurological effects. Although the cooked shoots are a human food, treat the plant as unsafe for pets. 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 water spinach 'bangkok large leaf'.

What should I do if my cat ate water spinach 'bangkok large leaf'?

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 water spinach 'bangkok large leaf' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Water Spinach 'Bangkok Large Leaf' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full water spinach 'bangkok large leaf' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to water spinach 'bangkok large leaf'?

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.

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