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Is Yellow Wood Anemone toxic to cats?

Anemone ranunculoides

Toxic to cats

Yes — yellow wood anemone 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. All parts of Anemone ranunculoides contain protoanemonin — a toxic irritant glycoside. Fresh plant material is harmful to dogs, cats, horses, and humans if ingested; symptoms include mouth and throat burning, blistering, excessive salivation, vomiting, diarrhoea, and in serious cases blood-tinged urine or tremors. The sap also causes skin and eye irritation (contact dermatitis) — wear gloves when handling. Protoanemonin degrades on drying and is non-toxic in dried material. Toxic to pets; keep children and animals away from the plant.

What to do if your cat ate yellow wood anemone

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

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

Is yellow wood anemone toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is yellow wood anemone toxic to cats?

Yes — yellow wood anemone is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. All parts of Anemone ranunculoides contain protoanemonin — a toxic irritant glycoside. Fresh plant material is harmful to dogs, cats, horses, and humans if ingested; symptoms include mouth and throat burning, blistering, excessive salivation, vomiting, diarrhoea, and in serious cases blood-tinged urine or tremors. The sap also causes skin and eye irritation (contact dermatitis) — wear gloves when handling. Protoanemonin degrades on drying and is non-toxic in dried material. Toxic to pets; keep children and animals away from the plant.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats yellow wood anemone?

All parts of Anemone ranunculoides contain protoanemonin — a toxic irritant glycoside. Fresh plant material is harmful to dogs, cats, horses, and humans if ingested; symptoms include mouth and throat burning, blistering, excessive salivation, vomiting, diarrhoea, and in serious cases blood-tinged urine or tremors. The sap also causes skin and eye irritation (contact dermatitis) — wear gloves when handling. Protoanemonin degrades on drying and is non-toxic in dried material. Toxic to pets; keep children and animals away from the plant. 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 wood anemone.

What should I do if my cat ate yellow wood anemone?

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 wood anemone toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to yellow wood anemone?

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 wood anemone pet-safety