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Is Celebes Pepper toxic to cats?

Piper ornatum

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists celebes pepper 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. Piper ornatum belongs to Piperaceae. The ornamental Piper species are not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the genus Piper contains piperine and other alkaloids. Ingestion of large amounts may cause mild gastrointestinal irritation in pets and children. It is not considered severely toxic, but precaution is warranted. Culinary black pepper (Piper nigrum) is listed by ASPCA as only mildly toxic to dogs and cats.

What to do if your cat ate celebes pepper

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

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

Is celebes pepper toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is celebes pepper toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists celebes pepper 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. Piper ornatum belongs to Piperaceae. The ornamental Piper species are not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the genus Piper contains piperine and other alkaloids. Ingestion of large amounts may cause mild gastrointestinal irritation in pets and children. It is not considered severely toxic, but precaution is warranted. Culinary black pepper (Piper nigrum) is listed by ASPCA as only mildly toxic to dogs and cats.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats celebes pepper?

Piper ornatum belongs to Piperaceae. The ornamental Piper species are not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the genus Piper contains piperine and other alkaloids. Ingestion of large amounts may cause mild gastrointestinal irritation in pets and children. It is not considered severely toxic, but precaution is warranted. Culinary black pepper (Piper nigrum) is listed by ASPCA as only mildly toxic to dogs and cats. 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 celebes pepper.

What should I do if my cat ate celebes pepper?

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 celebes pepper toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to celebes pepper?

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 celebes pepper pet-safety