Pet safety
Is Yellow Whitlow Grass toxic to cats?
Draba aizoides
Mildly. The ASPCA lists yellow whitlow grass 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. Draba aizoides and the genus Draba do not appear on the ASPCA Toxic or Non-Toxic Plant database. As a Brassicaceae (mustard family) plant it contains glucosinolates that can cause mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested in quantity; classified as mildly-toxic pending authoritative ASPCA listing.
What to do if your cat ate yellow whitlow grass
- Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move yellow whitlow grass out of reach.
- Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
- Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
- Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice.
- Bring a leaf or photo of yellow whitlow grass to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.
General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your cat has eaten yellow whitlow grass, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.
Is yellow whitlow grass toxic to cats? — FAQ
Is yellow whitlow grass toxic to cats?
Mildly. The ASPCA lists yellow whitlow grass 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. Draba aizoides and the genus Draba do not appear on the ASPCA Toxic or Non-Toxic Plant database. As a Brassicaceae (mustard family) plant it contains glucosinolates that can cause mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested in quantity; classified as mildly-toxic pending authoritative ASPCA listing.
What are the symptoms if a cat eats yellow whitlow grass?
Draba aizoides and the genus Draba do not appear on the ASPCA Toxic or Non-Toxic Plant database. As a Brassicaceae (mustard family) plant it contains glucosinolates that can cause mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested in quantity; classified as mildly-toxic pending authoritative ASPCA listing. 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 whitlow grass.
What should I do if my cat ate yellow whitlow grass?
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 whitlow grass toxic to dogs too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Yellow Whitlow Grass is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full yellow whitlow grass pet-safety guide for both species.
What is a cat-safe alternative to yellow whitlow grass?
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 whitlow grass pet-safety
- Is yellow whitlow grass toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is yellow whitlow grass toxic to dogs?
- My cat ate yellow whitlow grass — emergency steps
- Best cats-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete yellow whitlow grass care guide