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Is White Campion toxic to cats?

Silene latifolia

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists white campion 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 listed by the ASPCA. Contains saponins common to the Caryophyllaceae family; large quantities may cause mild gastrointestinal distress in dogs or cats. Treat with caution and prevent pets from eating the plant.

What to do if your cat ate white campion

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

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

Is white campion toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is white campion toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists white campion 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 listed by the ASPCA. Contains saponins common to the Caryophyllaceae family; large quantities may cause mild gastrointestinal distress in dogs or cats. Treat with caution and prevent pets from eating the plant.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats white campion?

Not listed by the ASPCA. Contains saponins common to the Caryophyllaceae family; large quantities may cause mild gastrointestinal distress in dogs or cats. Treat with caution and prevent pets from eating the plant. 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 campion.

What should I do if my cat ate white campion?

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 campion toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to white campion?

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 campion pet-safety