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Is begonia toxic to cats?

Begonia is toxic to cats (S2 Irritant): its soluble calcium oxalates cause vomiting and drooling, with the underground parts the most toxic — irritating, and rarely serious in cats.

  • TOXINsoluble calcium oxalates
  • WHAT TO EXPECTvomiting; salivation
  • CALL THE VETCall your vet if vomiting or drooling lasts more than a few hours or your cat stops eating or drinking.
S0S1S2S3S4

Symptoms

SIGN
vomiting
salivation

If your cat just ate it

S2 PROTOCOL
1
Remove chewed material and move the pot out of reach — and keep your cat away from any exposed roots or tubers, the most toxic part. Offer fresh water.
2
When to call the vet: Call your vet if vomiting or drooling lasts more than a few hours or your cat stops eating or drinking.

Same tabletop look, minus the risk

3 tabletop plants graded S0 — safe even for dedicated chewers.

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S0 · SAFEtabletop

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Orchid

Phalaenopsis spp.
S0 · SAFEtabletop

Care at a glance

Lightbright indirect
Waterevery 5–9 days
Humidityhigh
Difficulty●●○