Is Cyprus Cedar toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists cyprus cedar 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. Cedrus libani and its subspecies are not individually listed by ASPCA. The genus Cedrus has no documented severe toxic principles for dogs or cats, but like all conifers, needles and resin may cause mild oral and gastrointestinal irritation if ingested. Not considered highly toxic. Seek veterinary advice if significant ingestion occurs.

Cedrus libani and its subspecies are not individually listed by ASPCA. The genus Cedrus has no documented severe toxic principles for dogs or cats, but like all conifers, needles and resin may cause mild oral and gastrointestinal irritation if ingested. Not considered highly toxic. Seek veterinary advice if significant 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 cyprus cedar.

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 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

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

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.