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Is Burgundy Periwinkle toxic to cats?

Vinca minor 'Atropurpurea'

Toxic to cats

Yes — burgundy periwinkle 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. Vinca minor contains vinca alkaloids (vincamine, vinblastine-related compounds) toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. The ASPCA lists Vinca species as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses, causing vomiting, diarrhoea, low blood pressure, neurological signs, and seizures. Keep pets away from this plant.

What to do if your cat ate burgundy periwinkle

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

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

Is burgundy periwinkle toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is burgundy periwinkle toxic to cats?

Yes — burgundy periwinkle is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Vinca minor contains vinca alkaloids (vincamine, vinblastine-related compounds) toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. The ASPCA lists Vinca species as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses, causing vomiting, diarrhoea, low blood pressure, neurological signs, and seizures. Keep pets away from this plant.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats burgundy periwinkle?

Vinca minor contains vinca alkaloids (vincamine, vinblastine-related compounds) toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. The ASPCA lists Vinca species as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses, causing vomiting, diarrhoea, low blood pressure, neurological signs, and seizures. Keep pets away from this plant. 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 burgundy periwinkle.

What should I do if my cat ate burgundy periwinkle?

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 burgundy periwinkle toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Burgundy Periwinkle is toxic to dogs as well. See the full burgundy periwinkle pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to burgundy periwinkle?

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 burgundy periwinkle pet-safety