Are African Violet plants poisonous to cats?

Question

Someone just gave me an African Violet plant and I want to make sure it is not dangerous for cats because I know mine WILL eat it

Thanks!

I know this is pretty specific- but I'm hoping someone happens to know the answer

Answer 1

The link below has a list of all plants that are poisonous to your cat. A quick glance does not show the African Violet, but you may want to do a more thorough look-through yourself, both for it and for any other houseplant you may have.

In fact, the African Violet is definitely listed on the second link, non-toxic plants!

Good luck and happy blooming!!

Answer 2

African violets appear on many lists of "safe" plants for pets, so if Missy's mid-morning snack consisted of your favorite violet she should have no ill effects. VCA Animal Hospital notes that even when ingesting non-toxic plants, sometimes cats can experience some mild illness as a result because they're eating something unusual or may have ingested too much at once. Very often, one can find insecticides and/or other chemicals that are not poisonous to warm blood animals , but nonetheless, be careful when using even those chemicals. Also, be careful when storing chemicals in homes little children and pets, especially dogs, get smarter and smarter every day. For them, finding something forbidden can be fun, but dangerous one.

Answer 3

No, they do no longer seem to be poisonous. And, right here's a humorous and in basic terms approximately unhappy tale. I had an boyfriend in Maine who I moved in with, yet as quickly as I had to flow into the well-being middle my cat ate his African Violet plant. A plant he'd had for an rather long term. It became right into a latest from his "2d mom". Oh, and definite we nevertheless communicate.

Answer 4

I have several African Violets and first of all, I don't think my cats have ever even paid any attention to them. Second I've never heard anything about them being harmful to animals. I really don't think they would be interested in the fuzzy leaves. I'm sure you're safe.

Answer 5

Here are some sites you can check out. If you can't find the violets- call your vet and double check with them. I'm guessing that they probably are toxic to cats. Hope this helps and have a great day!!!

http://www.cfainc.org/articles/plants.html

http://amby.com/cat_site/plants.html

Please give your kitty a hug from me & my kitties Figaro & Rosina.

Answer 6

No, they aren't.

Here is a list of plants that are poisonous to cats, for future reference: http://www.cfa.org/articles/plants.html

Ah, person above me had the same idea.

Answer 7

just go to the veterinarian and get antivenom. when you see your cats eyes turn violet give the cat a generous injection (but not to the cats eyes). try the cats bumpis.

Answer 8

I heard that they were poisonous. Call your vet and ask them.