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Is Yellow Loosestrife toxic to cats?

Lysimachia punctata

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists yellow loosestrife 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. Lysimachia punctata is not individually listed by ASPCA as toxic, but the Primulaceae family (which includes Lysimachia) contains saponins that may cause mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested by pets or humans. Treat with caution; keep away from dogs and cats prone to chewing plants.

What to do if your cat ate yellow loosestrife

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

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

Is yellow loosestrife toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is yellow loosestrife toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists yellow loosestrife 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. Lysimachia punctata is not individually listed by ASPCA as toxic, but the Primulaceae family (which includes Lysimachia) contains saponins that may cause mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested by pets or humans. Treat with caution; keep away from dogs and cats prone to chewing plants.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats yellow loosestrife?

Lysimachia punctata is not individually listed by ASPCA as toxic, but the Primulaceae family (which includes Lysimachia) contains saponins that may cause mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested by pets or humans. Treat with caution; keep away from dogs and cats prone to chewing plants. 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 yellow loosestrife.

What should I do if my cat ate yellow loosestrife?

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 yellow loosestrife toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Yellow Loosestrife is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full yellow loosestrife pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to yellow loosestrife?

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 yellow loosestrife pet-safety