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Is Golden Trumpet toxic to cats?

Allamanda cathartica

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists golden trumpet 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. Allamanda cathartica is NOT individually listed in the ASPCA toxic/non-toxic plant database, and no Allamanda species appears on the ASPCA list at all, so a pet-safe rating cannot be supported. University Extension (NC State) and poison-information centres class all parts as poisonous (low to moderate severity): the plant contains the iridoid lactone allamandin and irritant terpenoids/iridoids with a purgative effect, and ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, and lethargy in dogs and cats. The milky sap also causes skin and eye irritation (dermatitis). Keep it away from pets and children and verify with your vet if ingestion is suspected.

What to do if your cat ate golden trumpet

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

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

Is golden trumpet toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is golden trumpet toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists golden trumpet 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. Allamanda cathartica is NOT individually listed in the ASPCA toxic/non-toxic plant database, and no Allamanda species appears on the ASPCA list at all, so a pet-safe rating cannot be supported. University Extension (NC State) and poison-information centres class all parts as poisonous (low to moderate severity): the plant contains the iridoid lactone allamandin and irritant terpenoids/iridoids with a purgative effect, and ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, and lethargy in dogs and cats. The milky sap also causes skin and eye irritation (dermatitis). Keep it away from pets and children and verify with your vet if ingestion is suspected.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats golden trumpet?

Allamanda cathartica is NOT individually listed in the ASPCA toxic/non-toxic plant database, and no Allamanda species appears on the ASPCA list at all, so a pet-safe rating cannot be supported. University Extension (NC State) and poison-information centres class all parts as poisonous (low to moderate severity): the plant contains the iridoid lactone allamandin and irritant terpenoids/iridoids with a purgative effect, and ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, and lethargy in dogs and cats. The milky sap also causes skin and eye irritation (dermatitis). Keep it away from pets and children and verify with your vet if ingestion is suspected. 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 golden trumpet.

What should I do if my cat ate golden trumpet?

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 golden trumpet toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to golden trumpet?

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 golden trumpet pet-safety