Is Aurora Honeyberry toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists aurora honeyberry 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. Lonicera caerulea is not individually listed by the ASPCA, so the pet status of 'Aurora' is unconfirmed; treat with caution and verify with a vet. The fruit is edible to people, but ornamental honeysuckle berries in the genus are not, so do not assume it is pet-safe and discourage pets from chewing the plant.

Lonicera caerulea is not individually listed by the ASPCA, so the pet status of 'Aurora' is unconfirmed; treat with caution and verify with a vet. The fruit is edible to people, but ornamental honeysuckle berries in the genus are not, so do not assume it is pet-safe and discourage pets from chewing the plant. 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 aurora honeyberry.

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.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Aurora Honeyberry is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full aurora honeyberry pet-safety guide for both species.

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.