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Is Blue Pacific Shore Juniper toxic to cats?

Juniperus conferta 'Blue Pacific'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists blue pacific shore 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 conferta is not individually listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. Veterinary sources report that junipers broadly contain volatile oils and labdane-type acids that may cause gastrointestinal irritation — vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain — in dogs and cats. Classified as mildly toxic; consult a veterinarian if a pet ingests foliage or berries.

What to do if your cat ate blue pacific shore juniper

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

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

Is blue pacific shore juniper toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is blue pacific shore juniper toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists blue pacific shore 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 conferta is not individually listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. Veterinary sources report that junipers broadly contain volatile oils and labdane-type acids that may cause gastrointestinal irritation — vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain — in dogs and cats. Classified as mildly toxic; consult a veterinarian if a pet ingests foliage or berries.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats blue pacific shore juniper?

Juniperus conferta is not individually listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. Veterinary sources report that junipers broadly contain volatile oils and labdane-type acids that may cause gastrointestinal irritation — vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain — in dogs and cats. Classified as mildly toxic; consult a veterinarian if a pet ingests foliage or berries. 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 pacific shore juniper.

What should I do if my cat ate blue pacific shore 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 pacific shore juniper toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to blue pacific shore 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 pacific shore juniper pet-safety