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Is White Brodiaea toxic to cats?

Triteleia hyacinthina

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists white brodiaea 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. Triteleia hyacinthina is not individually listed by ASPCA. The related genus Dichelostemma (Brodiaea pulchella) is listed as non-toxic, but Triteleia has not been independently confirmed safe. As a member of Asparagaceae with onion-like corms, caution with pets is warranted; classify as mildly-toxic pending confirmed ASPCA listing.

What to do if your cat ate white brodiaea

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

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

Is white brodiaea toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is white brodiaea toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists white brodiaea 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. Triteleia hyacinthina is not individually listed by ASPCA. The related genus Dichelostemma (Brodiaea pulchella) is listed as non-toxic, but Triteleia has not been independently confirmed safe. As a member of Asparagaceae with onion-like corms, caution with pets is warranted; classify as mildly-toxic pending confirmed ASPCA listing.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats white brodiaea?

Triteleia hyacinthina is not individually listed by ASPCA. The related genus Dichelostemma (Brodiaea pulchella) is listed as non-toxic, but Triteleia has not been independently confirmed safe. As a member of Asparagaceae with onion-like corms, caution with pets is warranted; classify as mildly-toxic pending confirmed ASPCA listing. 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 white brodiaea.

What should I do if my cat ate white brodiaea?

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 white brodiaea toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: White Brodiaea is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full white brodiaea pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to white brodiaea?

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 white brodiaea pet-safety