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Is Aesculus × carnea 'Briotii' toxic to cats?

Aesculus × carnea 'Briotii'

Toxic to cats

Yes — aesculus × carnea 'briotii' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. As an Aesculus, it is covered by the ASPCA's toxic listing for Horse Chestnut (toxic to dogs, cats and horses). All parts, including any conkers, contain aesculin and saponins; ingestion causes vomiting, diarrhoea, depression, dilated pupils, weakness and incoordination, with seizures in severe cases.

What to do if your cat ate aesculus × carnea 'briotii'

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

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

Is aesculus × carnea 'briotii' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is aesculus × carnea 'briotii' toxic to cats?

Yes — aesculus × carnea 'briotii' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. As an Aesculus, it is covered by the ASPCA's toxic listing for Horse Chestnut (toxic to dogs, cats and horses). All parts, including any conkers, contain aesculin and saponins; ingestion causes vomiting, diarrhoea, depression, dilated pupils, weakness and incoordination, with seizures in severe cases.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats aesculus × carnea 'briotii'?

As an Aesculus, it is covered by the ASPCA's toxic listing for Horse Chestnut (toxic to dogs, cats and horses). All parts, including any conkers, contain aesculin and saponins; ingestion causes vomiting, diarrhoea, depression, dilated pupils, weakness and incoordination, with seizures in severe cases. 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 aesculus × carnea 'briotii'.

What should I do if my cat ate aesculus × carnea 'briotii'?

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 aesculus × carnea 'briotii' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Aesculus × carnea 'Briotii' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full aesculus × carnea 'briotii' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to aesculus × carnea 'briotii'?

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.

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