Is Purslane poisonous to dogs and cats?
Call a vet todayPurslane is poisonous to dogs and cats – call your vet today for advice if your pet has eaten any of it. Purslane contains soluble calcium oxalates.
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- Cats Call a vet today
What to do right now
- Call your vet or the nearest emergency vet.
- Note which plant, which part, how much and when.
- Take a photo or a piece of the plant with you.
- Remove what is left and move the plant out of reach.
- Keep your pet calm.
Don't
- Do not make your pet vomit unless a vet tells you to.
- Do not give any human medicine.
Why it can be dangerous
The NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox lists Purslane as a problem for cats and dogs and lists kidney failure (rare in dogs and cats), tremors and salivation as poison symptoms.[1]
Signs to watch for
- Scientific name
- Portulaca
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Common questions
Is Purslane dangerous for cats too?
It is listed as a problem for cats.[1]
What signs are listed after exposure?
Kidney failure (rare in dogs and cats), tremors and salivation are listed as poison symptoms.[1]
Sources
How this page was made: written with the help of AI from the sources below, then checked claim by claim against those sources. Urgency levels follow OkPaw’s fixed safety rules. It is guidance, not a diagnosis. How we write our pages