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Is Yellow Mountain Heath toxic to cats?

Phyllodoce glanduliflora

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists yellow mountain heath 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. Phyllodoce glanduliflora is not listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. As an Ericaceae species related to genera known to contain grayanotoxins, and without a confirmed ASPCA non-toxic listing, it is classified here as mildly-toxic as a precautionary measure. Keep pets away from the plant and contact a veterinarian if ingestion is suspected.

What to do if your cat ate yellow mountain heath

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

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

Is yellow mountain heath toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is yellow mountain heath toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists yellow mountain heath 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. Phyllodoce glanduliflora is not listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. As an Ericaceae species related to genera known to contain grayanotoxins, and without a confirmed ASPCA non-toxic listing, it is classified here as mildly-toxic as a precautionary measure. Keep pets away from the plant and contact a veterinarian if ingestion is suspected.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats yellow mountain heath?

Phyllodoce glanduliflora is not listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. As an Ericaceae species related to genera known to contain grayanotoxins, and without a confirmed ASPCA non-toxic listing, it is classified here as mildly-toxic as a precautionary measure. Keep pets away from the plant and contact a veterinarian if ingestion is suspected. 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 mountain heath.

What should I do if my cat ate yellow mountain heath?

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 mountain heath toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to yellow mountain heath?

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 mountain heath pet-safety