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Is Burmese Grape toxic to cats?

Baccaurea ramiflora

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists burmese grape 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. Baccaurea ramiflora (family Phyllanthaceae) is not listed by ASPCA. The fruit is widely consumed by humans across South and Southeast Asia and no toxic principles have been formally documented. However, the genus has not been individually assessed for pet safety by ASPCA. Prevent pets from ingesting seeds or large amounts of unripe fruit as a precaution.

What to do if your cat ate burmese grape

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

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

Is burmese grape toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is burmese grape toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists burmese grape 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. Baccaurea ramiflora (family Phyllanthaceae) is not listed by ASPCA. The fruit is widely consumed by humans across South and Southeast Asia and no toxic principles have been formally documented. However, the genus has not been individually assessed for pet safety by ASPCA. Prevent pets from ingesting seeds or large amounts of unripe fruit as a precaution.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats burmese grape?

Baccaurea ramiflora (family Phyllanthaceae) is not listed by ASPCA. The fruit is widely consumed by humans across South and Southeast Asia and no toxic principles have been formally documented. However, the genus has not been individually assessed for pet safety by ASPCA. Prevent pets from ingesting seeds or large amounts of unripe fruit as a precaution. 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 burmese grape.

What should I do if my cat ate burmese grape?

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 burmese grape toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Burmese Grape is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full burmese grape pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to burmese grape?

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 burmese grape pet-safety