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Is Norway Maple toxic to cats?

Acer platanoides

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists norway maple 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. Acer species are not listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs or cats. However, the ASPCA and veterinary literature note that wilted Acer leaves can cause haemolytic anaemia in horses. For dogs and cats, risk is low; classified as mildly-toxic as a precaution against the wider genus toxicity data in equines.

What to do if your cat ate norway maple

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

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

Is norway maple toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is norway maple toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists norway maple 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. Acer species are not listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs or cats. However, the ASPCA and veterinary literature note that wilted Acer leaves can cause haemolytic anaemia in horses. For dogs and cats, risk is low; classified as mildly-toxic as a precaution against the wider genus toxicity data in equines.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats norway maple?

Acer species are not listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs or cats. However, the ASPCA and veterinary literature note that wilted Acer leaves can cause haemolytic anaemia in horses. For dogs and cats, risk is low; classified as mildly-toxic as a precaution against the wider genus toxicity data in equines. 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 norway maple.

What should I do if my cat ate norway maple?

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 norway maple toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Norway Maple is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full norway maple pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to norway maple?

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 norway maple pet-safety