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Is Arroyo Lupine toxic to cats?

Lupinus succulentus

Toxic to cats

Yes — arroyo lupine 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. Lupinus succulentus, as a member of the genus Lupinus, is toxic to dogs, cats, and horses per ASPCA guidance. Quinolizidine alkaloids are concentrated in seeds and pods; ingestion can cause vomiting, weakness, difficulty breathing, and liver stress. Seeds and pods pose the greatest risk.

What to do if your cat ate arroyo lupine

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

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

Is arroyo lupine toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is arroyo lupine toxic to cats?

Yes — arroyo lupine is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Lupinus succulentus, as a member of the genus Lupinus, is toxic to dogs, cats, and horses per ASPCA guidance. Quinolizidine alkaloids are concentrated in seeds and pods; ingestion can cause vomiting, weakness, difficulty breathing, and liver stress. Seeds and pods pose the greatest risk.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats arroyo lupine?

Lupinus succulentus, as a member of the genus Lupinus, is toxic to dogs, cats, and horses per ASPCA guidance. Quinolizidine alkaloids are concentrated in seeds and pods; ingestion can cause vomiting, weakness, difficulty breathing, and liver stress. Seeds and pods pose the greatest risk. 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 arroyo lupine.

What should I do if my cat ate arroyo lupine?

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 arroyo lupine toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Arroyo Lupine is toxic to dogs as well. See the full arroyo lupine pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to arroyo lupine?

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 arroyo lupine pet-safety