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Is Achachairu toxic to cats?

Garcinia humilis

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists achachairu 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. Garcinia humilis is not listed on the ASPCA toxic or non-toxic plant databases. The fruit is consumed fresh in Bolivia and commercialised in Australia under the name 'Achacha', with no documented human toxicity. Veterinary safety data is absent and the genus is not ASPCA-cleared; keep pets away from plant material and fallen fruit as a precaution.

What to do if your cat ate achachairu

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

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

Is achachairu toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is achachairu toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists achachairu 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. Garcinia humilis is not listed on the ASPCA toxic or non-toxic plant databases. The fruit is consumed fresh in Bolivia and commercialised in Australia under the name 'Achacha', with no documented human toxicity. Veterinary safety data is absent and the genus is not ASPCA-cleared; keep pets away from plant material and fallen fruit as a precaution.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats achachairu?

Garcinia humilis is not listed on the ASPCA toxic or non-toxic plant databases. The fruit is consumed fresh in Bolivia and commercialised in Australia under the name 'Achacha', with no documented human toxicity. Veterinary safety data is absent and the genus is not ASPCA-cleared; keep pets away from plant material and fallen fruit as a precaution. 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 achachairu.

What should I do if my cat ate achachairu?

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 achachairu toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to achachairu?

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 achachairu pet-safety