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Is Yellow Wild Indigo toxic to cats?

Baptisia sphaerocarpa

Toxic to cats

Yes — yellow wild indigo is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Baptisia is not on the ASPCA's individual toxic-plant list, but the genus contains quinolizidine alkaloids including cytisine and is widely treated as toxic to dogs and cats. Reported signs include vomiting, GI upset, weakness, and rapid heart rate. Keep pets from chewing it and verify with a vet if ingested.

What to do if your cat ate yellow wild indigo

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

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

Is yellow wild indigo toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is yellow wild indigo toxic to cats?

Yes — yellow wild indigo is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Baptisia is not on the ASPCA's individual toxic-plant list, but the genus contains quinolizidine alkaloids including cytisine and is widely treated as toxic to dogs and cats. Reported signs include vomiting, GI upset, weakness, and rapid heart rate. Keep pets from chewing it and verify with a vet if ingested.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats yellow wild indigo?

Baptisia is not on the ASPCA's individual toxic-plant list, but the genus contains quinolizidine alkaloids including cytisine and is widely treated as toxic to dogs and cats. Reported signs include vomiting, GI upset, weakness, and rapid heart rate. Keep pets from chewing it and verify with a vet if ingested. 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 wild indigo.

What should I do if my cat ate yellow wild indigo?

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 wild indigo toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to yellow wild indigo?

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 wild indigo pet-safety