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Is Cambuci toxic to cats?

Myrciaria tenella

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists cambuci 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. Myrciaria tenella is not listed by ASPCA. The Myrtaceae family has no documented toxic principle for this genus. Ripe fruits are edible and used in human food preparation. Hard seeds are a physical hazard for small pets. Treat with caution and prevent pets from ingesting seeds or large quantities of unripe fruit.

What to do if your cat ate cambuci

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

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

Is cambuci toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is cambuci toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists cambuci 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. Myrciaria tenella is not listed by ASPCA. The Myrtaceae family has no documented toxic principle for this genus. Ripe fruits are edible and used in human food preparation. Hard seeds are a physical hazard for small pets. Treat with caution and prevent pets from ingesting seeds or large quantities of unripe fruit.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats cambuci?

Myrciaria tenella is not listed by ASPCA. The Myrtaceae family has no documented toxic principle for this genus. Ripe fruits are edible and used in human food preparation. Hard seeds are a physical hazard for small pets. Treat with caution and prevent pets from ingesting seeds or large quantities of unripe fruit. 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 cambuci.

What should I do if my cat ate cambuci?

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 cambuci toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to cambuci?

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 cambuci pet-safety