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Is Zois's Bellflower toxic to cats?

Campanula zoysii

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists zois's bellflower 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. Campanula species are generally listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs by the ASPCA; no specific entry exists for C. zoysii. Classified as mildly-toxic as a precaution since ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal irritation.

What to do if your cat ate zois's bellflower

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move zois's bellflower 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 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK and follow their advice.
  5. Bring a leaf or photo of zois's bellflower to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your cat has eaten zois's bellflower, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.

Is zois's bellflower toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is zois's bellflower toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists zois's bellflower 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. Campanula species are generally listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs by the ASPCA; no specific entry exists for C. zoysii. Classified as mildly-toxic as a precaution since ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal irritation.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats zois's bellflower?

Campanula species are generally listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs by the ASPCA; no specific entry exists for C. zoysii. Classified as mildly-toxic as a precaution since ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal irritation. 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 zois's bellflower.

What should I do if my cat ate zois's bellflower?

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 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

Is zois's bellflower toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Zois's Bellflower is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full zois's bellflower pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to zois's bellflower?

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.

Type any plant to see what the ASPCA says about it and your cat.

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