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Is Carnation of India toxic to cats?

Ervatamia coronaria

Toxic to cats

Yes — carnation of india 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. Ervatamia coronaria (syn. Tabernaemontana) belongs to Apocynaceae, a family known for toxic indole alkaloids and cardiac glycosides. The milky white latex and all plant parts contain toxic alkaloids including tabersonine, coronaridine, and ibogaine-related compounds. Ingestion causes vomiting, cardiac arrhythmia, and potentially serious systemic toxicity in dogs and cats. The ASPCA does not individually list this species, but the family toxicity is well documented. Keep away from pets and children; contact a vet or ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888-426-4435) if ingestion occurs.

What to do if your cat ate carnation of india

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

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

Is carnation of india toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is carnation of india toxic to cats?

Yes — carnation of india is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Ervatamia coronaria (syn. Tabernaemontana) belongs to Apocynaceae, a family known for toxic indole alkaloids and cardiac glycosides. The milky white latex and all plant parts contain toxic alkaloids including tabersonine, coronaridine, and ibogaine-related compounds. Ingestion causes vomiting, cardiac arrhythmia, and potentially serious systemic toxicity in dogs and cats. The ASPCA does not individually list this species, but the family toxicity is well documented. Keep away from pets and children; contact a vet or ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888-426-4435) if ingestion occurs.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats carnation of india?

Ervatamia coronaria (syn. Tabernaemontana) belongs to Apocynaceae, a family known for toxic indole alkaloids and cardiac glycosides. The milky white latex and all plant parts contain toxic alkaloids including tabersonine, coronaridine, and ibogaine-related compounds. Ingestion causes vomiting, cardiac arrhythmia, and potentially serious systemic toxicity in dogs and cats. The ASPCA does not individually list this species, but the family toxicity is well documented. Keep away from pets and children; contact a vet or ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888-426-4435) if ingestion occurs. 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 carnation of india.

What should I do if my cat ate carnation of india?

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 carnation of india toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Carnation of India is toxic to dogs as well. See the full carnation of india pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to carnation of india?

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 carnation of india pet-safety