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Is Blue Violet Iochroma toxic to cats?

Iochroma cyaneum

Toxic to cats

Yes — blue violet iochroma 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. Iochroma cyaneum is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but it belongs to the nightshade family (Solanaceae) and contains solanine-type tropane alkaloids throughout all plant parts. Ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, drooling, lethargy, and potentially serious neurological and cardiovascular effects in dogs and cats. Treat as toxic; keep away from pets and children, and contact a vet or ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888-426-4435) if ingestion occurs.

What to do if your cat ate blue violet iochroma

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

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

Is blue violet iochroma toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is blue violet iochroma toxic to cats?

Yes — blue violet iochroma is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Iochroma cyaneum is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but it belongs to the nightshade family (Solanaceae) and contains solanine-type tropane alkaloids throughout all plant parts. Ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, drooling, lethargy, and potentially serious neurological and cardiovascular effects in dogs and cats. Treat as toxic; keep away from pets and children, and contact a vet or ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888-426-4435) if ingestion occurs.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats blue violet iochroma?

Iochroma cyaneum is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but it belongs to the nightshade family (Solanaceae) and contains solanine-type tropane alkaloids throughout all plant parts. Ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, drooling, lethargy, and potentially serious neurological and cardiovascular effects in dogs and cats. Treat as toxic; keep away from pets and children, and contact a vet or ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888-426-4435) if ingestion occurs. 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 violet iochroma.

What should I do if my cat ate blue violet iochroma?

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 violet iochroma toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Blue Violet Iochroma is toxic to dogs as well. See the full blue violet iochroma pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to blue violet iochroma?

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 violet iochroma pet-safety