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Is Blood-red trumpet vine toxic to cats?

Distictis buccinatoria

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists blood-red trumpet vine 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. Distictis buccinatoria is not individually listed on the ASPCA toxic and non-toxic plants database, and no specific toxic principle has been identified for this genus in the available veterinary literature. As a member of the Bignoniaceae family, standard caution is advised. If a pet or child ingests any part of the plant, contact the ASPCA Poison Control Center (888-426-4435) or a veterinarian.

What to do if your cat ate blood-red trumpet vine

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move blood-red trumpet vine 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 blood-red trumpet vine to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is blood-red trumpet vine toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is blood-red trumpet vine toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists blood-red trumpet vine 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. Distictis buccinatoria is not individually listed on the ASPCA toxic and non-toxic plants database, and no specific toxic principle has been identified for this genus in the available veterinary literature. As a member of the Bignoniaceae family, standard caution is advised. If a pet or child ingests any part of the plant, contact the ASPCA Poison Control Center (888-426-4435) or a veterinarian.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats blood-red trumpet vine?

Distictis buccinatoria is not individually listed on the ASPCA toxic and non-toxic plants database, and no specific toxic principle has been identified for this genus in the available veterinary literature. As a member of the Bignoniaceae family, standard caution is advised. If a pet or child ingests any part of the plant, contact the ASPCA Poison Control Center (888-426-4435) or a veterinarian. 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 blood-red trumpet vine.

What should I do if my cat ate blood-red trumpet vine?

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 blood-red trumpet vine toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Blood-red trumpet vine is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full blood-red trumpet vine pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to blood-red trumpet vine?

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 blood-red trumpet vine pet-safety