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Is Cercis siliquastrum toxic to cats?

Cercis siliquastrum

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists cercis siliquastrum 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. Cercis siliquastrum is not individually listed on the ASPCA Toxic or Non-Toxic Plants database; treat with caution and verify with a vet. The pea-family seed pods may cause mild stomach upset if ingested, so keep pets from chewing fallen pods.

What to do if your cat ate cercis siliquastrum

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

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

Is cercis siliquastrum toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is cercis siliquastrum toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists cercis siliquastrum 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. Cercis siliquastrum is not individually listed on the ASPCA Toxic or Non-Toxic Plants database; treat with caution and verify with a vet. The pea-family seed pods may cause mild stomach upset if ingested, so keep pets from chewing fallen pods.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats cercis siliquastrum?

Cercis siliquastrum is not individually listed on the ASPCA Toxic or Non-Toxic Plants database; treat with caution and verify with a vet. The pea-family seed pods may cause mild stomach upset if ingested, so keep pets from chewing fallen pods. 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 cercis siliquastrum.

What should I do if my cat ate cercis siliquastrum?

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 cercis siliquastrum toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Cercis siliquastrum is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full cercis siliquastrum pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to cercis siliquastrum?

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 cercis siliquastrum pet-safety