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Is Threadleaf Sawara Cypress toxic to cats?

Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera'

Toxic to cats

Yes — threadleaf sawara cypress 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. Chamaecyparis species are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. The foliage contains thujanoids and other compounds that can cause gastrointestinal upset, dermatitis, and in larger quantities more serious toxic effects. Keep all pets away from this plant.

What to do if your cat ate threadleaf sawara cypress

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

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

Is threadleaf sawara cypress toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is threadleaf sawara cypress toxic to cats?

Yes — threadleaf sawara cypress is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Chamaecyparis species are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. The foliage contains thujanoids and other compounds that can cause gastrointestinal upset, dermatitis, and in larger quantities more serious toxic effects. Keep all pets away from this plant.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats threadleaf sawara cypress?

Chamaecyparis species are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. The foliage contains thujanoids and other compounds that can cause gastrointestinal upset, dermatitis, and in larger quantities more serious toxic effects. Keep all pets away from this plant. 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 threadleaf sawara cypress.

What should I do if my cat ate threadleaf sawara cypress?

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 threadleaf sawara cypress toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Threadleaf Sawara Cypress is toxic to dogs as well. See the full threadleaf sawara cypress pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to threadleaf sawara cypress?

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 threadleaf sawara cypress pet-safety