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Is Santa Barbara Ceanothus toxic to cats?

Ceanothus impressus

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists santa barbara ceanothus 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. Ceanothus impressus is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As a Ceanothus species it may contain alkaloids and compounds affecting coagulation if ingested in quantity. Classified as mildly-toxic as a conservative precaution.

What to do if your cat ate santa barbara ceanothus

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

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

Is santa barbara ceanothus toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is santa barbara ceanothus toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists santa barbara ceanothus 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. Ceanothus impressus is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As a Ceanothus species it may contain alkaloids and compounds affecting coagulation if ingested in quantity. Classified as mildly-toxic as a conservative precaution.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats santa barbara ceanothus?

Ceanothus impressus is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As a Ceanothus species it may contain alkaloids and compounds affecting coagulation if ingested in quantity. Classified as mildly-toxic as a conservative 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 santa barbara ceanothus.

What should I do if my cat ate santa barbara ceanothus?

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 santa barbara ceanothus toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Santa Barbara Ceanothus is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full santa barbara ceanothus pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to santa barbara ceanothus?

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.

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