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Is Banana Passion Fruit toxic to cats?

Passiflora tripartita var. mollissima

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists banana passion fruit 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. Passiflora is not included on the ASPCA's toxic plant list, but the leaves and unripe fruit of banana passion fruit contain cyanogenic glycosides that can release small amounts of cyanide and irritate the digestive tract. Because its specific status is unconfirmed, treat it as caution; keep foliage and green fruit away from pets and verify with a vet.

What to do if your cat ate banana passion fruit

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

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

Is banana passion fruit toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is banana passion fruit toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists banana passion fruit 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. Passiflora is not included on the ASPCA's toxic plant list, but the leaves and unripe fruit of banana passion fruit contain cyanogenic glycosides that can release small amounts of cyanide and irritate the digestive tract. Because its specific status is unconfirmed, treat it as caution; keep foliage and green fruit away from pets and verify with a vet.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats banana passion fruit?

Passiflora is not included on the ASPCA's toxic plant list, but the leaves and unripe fruit of banana passion fruit contain cyanogenic glycosides that can release small amounts of cyanide and irritate the digestive tract. Because its specific status is unconfirmed, treat it as caution; keep foliage and green fruit away from pets and verify with a vet. 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 banana passion fruit.

What should I do if my cat ate banana passion fruit?

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 banana passion fruit toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Banana Passion Fruit is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full banana passion fruit pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to banana passion fruit?

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 banana passion fruit pet-safety