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Is Blue Arrow Juniper toxic to cats?

Juniperus scopulorum 'Blue Arrow'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists blue arrow juniper 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. Juniperus is not individually listed by the ASPCA, so a pet-safe label cannot be asserted; treat with caution and verify with a vet. Foliage and berries hold mildly irritant volatile oils that may cause vomiting or diarrhoea if chewed. Low overall risk, but not confirmed non-toxic.

What to do if your cat ate blue arrow juniper

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

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

Is blue arrow juniper toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is blue arrow juniper toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists blue arrow juniper 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. Juniperus is not individually listed by the ASPCA, so a pet-safe label cannot be asserted; treat with caution and verify with a vet. Foliage and berries hold mildly irritant volatile oils that may cause vomiting or diarrhoea if chewed. Low overall risk, but not confirmed non-toxic.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats blue arrow juniper?

Juniperus is not individually listed by the ASPCA, so a pet-safe label cannot be asserted; treat with caution and verify with a vet. Foliage and berries hold mildly irritant volatile oils that may cause vomiting or diarrhoea if chewed. Low overall risk, but not confirmed non-toxic. 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 blue arrow juniper.

What should I do if my cat ate blue arrow juniper?

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 blue arrow juniper toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Blue Arrow Juniper is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full blue arrow juniper pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to blue arrow juniper?

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 blue arrow juniper pet-safety