Is White Prairie Clover toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists white prairie clover 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. Dalea candida is not individually listed by the ASPCA; treat with caution and verify with a vet before assuming it is safe. It is a palatable native forage legume grazed by livestock and wildlife and not reported as poisonous, but as an unlisted plant it must not be called pet-safe—keep pets from eating it in quantity.

Dalea candida is not individually listed by the ASPCA; treat with caution and verify with a vet before assuming it is safe. It is a palatable native forage legume grazed by livestock and wildlife and not reported as poisonous, but as an unlisted plant it must not be called pet-safe—keep pets from eating it in quantity. 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 prairie clover.

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.

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

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.