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Is Bower Vine toxic to cats?

Pandorea jasminoides

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists bower vine 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. Pandorea jasminoides is a member of the Bignoniaceae family. It is not individually listed by ASPCA, but the genus has no well-documented systemic toxin; however, as a precaution, ingestion of foliage or seed pods by pets or children is not recommended. Mild gastrointestinal irritation is possible. Treat as mildly toxic until individual ASPCA listing is confirmed.

What to do if your cat ate bower vine

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

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

Is bower vine toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is bower vine toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists bower vine 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. Pandorea jasminoides is a member of the Bignoniaceae family. It is not individually listed by ASPCA, but the genus has no well-documented systemic toxin; however, as a precaution, ingestion of foliage or seed pods by pets or children is not recommended. Mild gastrointestinal irritation is possible. Treat as mildly toxic until individual ASPCA listing is confirmed.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats bower vine?

Pandorea jasminoides is a member of the Bignoniaceae family. It is not individually listed by ASPCA, but the genus has no well-documented systemic toxin; however, as a precaution, ingestion of foliage or seed pods by pets or children is not recommended. Mild gastrointestinal irritation is possible. Treat as mildly toxic until individual ASPCA listing is confirmed. 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 bower vine.

What should I do if my cat ate bower vine?

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 bower vine toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Bower Vine is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full bower vine pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to bower vine?

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 bower vine pet-safety