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Is Wherry's Foamflower toxic to cats?

Tiarella wherryi

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists wherry's foamflower 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. Tiarella wherryi is not listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. No significant toxic compounds are documented for the genus, but without an explicit ASPCA non-toxic confirmation, a precautionary mildly-toxic classification is applied. Ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in cats or dogs.

What to do if your cat ate wherry's foamflower

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

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

Is wherry's foamflower toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is wherry's foamflower toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists wherry's foamflower 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. Tiarella wherryi is not listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. No significant toxic compounds are documented for the genus, but without an explicit ASPCA non-toxic confirmation, a precautionary mildly-toxic classification is applied. Ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in cats or dogs.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats wherry's foamflower?

Tiarella wherryi is not listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. No significant toxic compounds are documented for the genus, but without an explicit ASPCA non-toxic confirmation, a precautionary mildly-toxic classification is applied. Ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in cats or 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 wherry's foamflower.

What should I do if my cat ate wherry's foamflower?

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 wherry's foamflower toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Wherry's Foamflower is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full wherry's foamflower pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to wherry's foamflower?

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 wherry's foamflower pet-safety