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Is Brazilian Jasmine toxic to cats?

Mandevilla sanderi

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists brazilian jasmine 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. The ASPCA lists Mandevilla (sold as Dipladenia) as non-toxic to cats and dogs. Its milky sap can still cause mild mouth or stomach irritation if chewed, so keep it out of reach and contact your vet if a pet eats a large amount.

What to do if your cat ate brazilian jasmine

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move brazilian jasmine 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 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK and follow their advice.
  5. Bring a leaf or photo of brazilian jasmine to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your cat has eaten brazilian jasmine, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.

Is brazilian jasmine toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is brazilian jasmine toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists brazilian jasmine 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. The ASPCA lists Mandevilla (sold as Dipladenia) as non-toxic to cats and dogs. Its milky sap can still cause mild mouth or stomach irritation if chewed, so keep it out of reach and contact your vet if a pet eats a large amount.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats brazilian jasmine?

The ASPCA lists Mandevilla (sold as Dipladenia) as non-toxic to cats and dogs. Its milky sap can still cause mild mouth or stomach irritation if chewed, so keep it out of reach and contact your vet if a pet eats a large amount. 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 brazilian jasmine.

What should I do if my cat ate brazilian jasmine?

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 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

Is brazilian jasmine toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Brazilian Jasmine is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full brazilian jasmine pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to brazilian jasmine?

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.

Type any plant to see what the ASPCA says about it and your cat.

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