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Is Agave toumeyana toxic to cats?

Agave toumeyana

Toxic to cats

Yes — agave toumeyana 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. Agave is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs (Agave species, e.g. Agave americana); the sap contains irritant saponins and calcium oxalate crystals causing oral and skin irritation, drooling, and gastrointestinal upset if chewed. The leaf tips and teeth can also cause physical injury.

What to do if your cat ate agave toumeyana

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

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

Is agave toumeyana toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is agave toumeyana toxic to cats?

Yes — agave toumeyana is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Agave is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs (Agave species, e.g. Agave americana); the sap contains irritant saponins and calcium oxalate crystals causing oral and skin irritation, drooling, and gastrointestinal upset if chewed. The leaf tips and teeth can also cause physical injury.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats agave toumeyana?

Agave is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs (Agave species, e.g. Agave americana); the sap contains irritant saponins and calcium oxalate crystals causing oral and skin irritation, drooling, and gastrointestinal upset if chewed. The leaf tips and teeth can also cause physical injury. 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 agave toumeyana.

What should I do if my cat ate agave toumeyana?

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 agave toumeyana toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to agave toumeyana?

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 agave toumeyana pet-safety