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Is White Grand Lotus toxic to cats?

Nelumbo nucifera 'Alba Grandiflora'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists white grand lotus 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. Nelumbo nucifera is not listed as toxic by the ASPCA. The seeds, leaves, and rhizomes are widely used as food and in traditional medicine in Asia. However, the alkaloids nuciferine and roemerine present in various plant parts may cause mild gastrointestinal effects in pets if ingested in quantity. Classified mildly-toxic out of caution; consult a vet if significant ingestion occurs.

What to do if your cat ate white grand lotus

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

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

Is white grand lotus toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is white grand lotus toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists white grand lotus 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. Nelumbo nucifera is not listed as toxic by the ASPCA. The seeds, leaves, and rhizomes are widely used as food and in traditional medicine in Asia. However, the alkaloids nuciferine and roemerine present in various plant parts may cause mild gastrointestinal effects in pets if ingested in quantity. Classified mildly-toxic out of caution; consult a vet if significant ingestion occurs.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats white grand lotus?

Nelumbo nucifera is not listed as toxic by the ASPCA. The seeds, leaves, and rhizomes are widely used as food and in traditional medicine in Asia. However, the alkaloids nuciferine and roemerine present in various plant parts may cause mild gastrointestinal effects in pets if ingested in quantity. Classified mildly-toxic out of caution; consult a vet if significant ingestion occurs. 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 grand lotus.

What should I do if my cat ate white grand lotus?

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 grand lotus toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to white grand lotus?

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 grand lotus pet-safety