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Is Amboina Kauri toxic to cats?

Agathis dammara

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists amboina kauri 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. Agathis dammara is not individually listed by the ASPCA. Conifer resins can cause mild irritation or gastric upset if ingested by pets. Treat with caution and keep out of reach of pets as a precautionary measure.

What to do if your cat ate amboina kauri

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

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

Is amboina kauri toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is amboina kauri toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists amboina kauri 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. Agathis dammara is not individually listed by the ASPCA. Conifer resins can cause mild irritation or gastric upset if ingested by pets. Treat with caution and keep out of reach of pets as a precautionary measure.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats amboina kauri?

Agathis dammara is not individually listed by the ASPCA. Conifer resins can cause mild irritation or gastric upset if ingested by pets. Treat with caution and keep out of reach of pets as a precautionary measure. 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 amboina kauri.

What should I do if my cat ate amboina kauri?

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 amboina kauri toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to amboina kauri?

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 amboina kauri pet-safety