Is Autumn Cascades Tupelo toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists autumn cascades tupelo 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. Nyssa sylvatica is not individually listed by ASPCA as toxic. The small blue-black drupes may cause mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested in quantity by pets. The berries are a valuable wildlife food source for birds but are not recommended for pet or human consumption. Exercise caution with pets that tend to eat fallen berries.

Nyssa sylvatica is not individually listed by ASPCA as toxic. The small blue-black drupes may cause mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested in quantity by pets. The berries are a valuable wildlife food source for birds but are not recommended for pet or human consumption. Exercise caution with pets that tend to eat fallen berries. 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 autumn cascades tupelo.

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: Autumn Cascades Tupelo is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full autumn cascades tupelo 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.