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Is American wisteria toxic to cats?

Wisteria frutescens

Toxic to cats

Yes — american wisteria 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. Wisteria (all species) is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. The toxic principles are lectin and wisterin glycoside, concentrated primarily in the seed pods and seeds. Clinical signs include vomiting (sometimes with blood), diarrhoea, depression, and abdominal pain. All parts should be treated as potentially harmful; the seed pods pose the greatest risk. Contact ASPCA Poison Control (888-426-4435) immediately if ingestion is suspected.

What to do if your cat ate american wisteria

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

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

Is american wisteria toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is american wisteria toxic to cats?

Yes — american wisteria is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Wisteria (all species) is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. The toxic principles are lectin and wisterin glycoside, concentrated primarily in the seed pods and seeds. Clinical signs include vomiting (sometimes with blood), diarrhoea, depression, and abdominal pain. All parts should be treated as potentially harmful; the seed pods pose the greatest risk. Contact ASPCA Poison Control (888-426-4435) immediately if ingestion is suspected.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats american wisteria?

Wisteria (all species) is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. The toxic principles are lectin and wisterin glycoside, concentrated primarily in the seed pods and seeds. Clinical signs include vomiting (sometimes with blood), diarrhoea, depression, and abdominal pain. All parts should be treated as potentially harmful; the seed pods pose the greatest risk. Contact ASPCA Poison Control (888-426-4435) immediately 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 american wisteria.

What should I do if my cat ate american wisteria?

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 american wisteria toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to american wisteria?

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 american wisteria pet-safety