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Is Captivator Gooseberry toxic to cats?

Ribes uva-crispa 'Captivator'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists captivator gooseberry 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 ripe berries are a popular human food, but Ribes uva-crispa is not individually listed by the ASPCA's toxic/non-toxic plant database and the genus has no clear safe ruling. Treat foliage and unripe fruit with caution around pets and verify with a vet before assuming it is safe.

What to do if your cat ate captivator gooseberry

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

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

Is captivator gooseberry toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is captivator gooseberry toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists captivator gooseberry 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 ripe berries are a popular human food, but Ribes uva-crispa is not individually listed by the ASPCA's toxic/non-toxic plant database and the genus has no clear safe ruling. Treat foliage and unripe fruit with caution around pets and verify with a vet before assuming it is safe.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats captivator gooseberry?

The ripe berries are a popular human food, but Ribes uva-crispa is not individually listed by the ASPCA's toxic/non-toxic plant database and the genus has no clear safe ruling. Treat foliage and unripe fruit with caution around pets and verify with a vet before assuming it is safe. 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 captivator gooseberry.

What should I do if my cat ate captivator gooseberry?

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 captivator gooseberry toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to captivator gooseberry?

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 captivator gooseberry pet-safety