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Is Blue Morning Glory toxic to cats?

Ipomoea indica

Toxic to cats

Yes — blue morning glory is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Ipomoea indica is listed as toxic by the ASPCA. The seeds contain ergine (d-lysergic acid amide), a hallucinogenic alkaloid; ingestion by cats, dogs, or humans causes vomiting, diarrhoea, and neurological signs. All plant parts should be kept away from pets and children.

What to do if your cat ate blue morning glory

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

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

Is blue morning glory toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is blue morning glory toxic to cats?

Yes — blue morning glory is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Ipomoea indica is listed as toxic by the ASPCA. The seeds contain ergine (d-lysergic acid amide), a hallucinogenic alkaloid; ingestion by cats, dogs, or humans causes vomiting, diarrhoea, and neurological signs. All plant parts should be kept away from pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats blue morning glory?

Ipomoea indica is listed as toxic by the ASPCA. The seeds contain ergine (d-lysergic acid amide), a hallucinogenic alkaloid; ingestion by cats, dogs, or humans causes vomiting, diarrhoea, and neurological signs. All plant parts should be kept away from pets and children. 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 morning glory.

What should I do if my cat ate blue morning glory?

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 morning glory toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Blue Morning Glory is toxic to dogs as well. See the full blue morning glory pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to blue morning glory?

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 morning glory pet-safety