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Is Blue Surprise Cypress toxic to cats?

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Blue Surprise'

Toxic to cats

Yes — blue surprise cypress 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. The ASPCA lists Chamaecyparis / cypress among plants toxic to cats and dogs. Ingested foliage and oils can trigger vomiting, diarrhoea, drooling and lethargy. Keep pets from chewing it and seek veterinary advice if eaten.

What to do if your cat ate blue surprise cypress

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

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

Is blue surprise cypress toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is blue surprise cypress toxic to cats?

Yes — blue surprise cypress is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The ASPCA lists Chamaecyparis / cypress among plants toxic to cats and dogs. Ingested foliage and oils can trigger vomiting, diarrhoea, drooling and lethargy. Keep pets from chewing it and seek veterinary advice if eaten.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats blue surprise cypress?

The ASPCA lists Chamaecyparis / cypress among plants toxic to cats and dogs. Ingested foliage and oils can trigger vomiting, diarrhoea, drooling and lethargy. Keep pets from chewing it and seek veterinary advice if eaten. 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 surprise cypress.

What should I do if my cat ate blue surprise cypress?

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 surprise cypress toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Blue Surprise Cypress is toxic to dogs as well. See the full blue surprise cypress pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to blue surprise cypress?

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 surprise cypress pet-safety