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Is African Mangosteen toxic to cats?

Garcinia livingstonei

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists african mangosteen 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 livingstonei is not individually listed on the ASPCA toxic or non-toxic plant databases. No documented human toxicity reported in available horticultural literature. The genus as a whole is not ASPCA-cleared, so pet safety cannot be confirmed. Exercise caution and keep pets away from the plant and fallen fruit.

What to do if your cat ate african mangosteen

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

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

Is african mangosteen toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is african mangosteen toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists african mangosteen 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 livingstonei is not individually listed on the ASPCA toxic or non-toxic plant databases. No documented human toxicity reported in available horticultural literature. The genus as a whole is not ASPCA-cleared, so pet safety cannot be confirmed. Exercise caution and keep pets away from the plant and fallen fruit.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats african mangosteen?

Garcinia livingstonei is not individually listed on the ASPCA toxic or non-toxic plant databases. No documented human toxicity reported in available horticultural literature. The genus as a whole is not ASPCA-cleared, so pet safety cannot be confirmed. Exercise caution and keep pets away from the plant and fallen fruit. 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 african mangosteen.

What should I do if my cat ate african mangosteen?

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 african mangosteen toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to african mangosteen?

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 african mangosteen pet-safety