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Is Banana passionfruit toxic to cats?

Passiflora antioquiensis

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists banana passionfruit 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 antioquiensis is not individually listed by ASPCA. Like other Passiflora species, its foliage and unripe fruit contain low levels of cyanogenic glycosides and may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in pets. Ripe fruit is edible for humans and eaten locally in Colombia. Treat as mildly toxic for household pets.

What to do if your cat ate banana passionfruit

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

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

Is banana passionfruit toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is banana passionfruit toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists banana passionfruit 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 antioquiensis is not individually listed by ASPCA. Like other Passiflora species, its foliage and unripe fruit contain low levels of cyanogenic glycosides and may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in pets. Ripe fruit is edible for humans and eaten locally in Colombia. Treat as mildly toxic for household pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats banana passionfruit?

Passiflora antioquiensis is not individually listed by ASPCA. Like other Passiflora species, its foliage and unripe fruit contain low levels of cyanogenic glycosides and may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in pets. Ripe fruit is edible for humans and eaten locally in Colombia. Treat as mildly toxic for household pets. 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 passionfruit.

What should I do if my cat ate banana passionfruit?

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 passionfruit toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to banana passionfruit?

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 passionfruit pet-safety