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Is Chelsea Black Mulberry toxic to cats?

Morus nigra 'Chelsea'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists chelsea black mulberry 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. Ripe black mulberry fruit is edible and consumed widely by humans. However, the white latex sap in unripe fruit, leaves, and stems of Morus nigra can cause mild gastrointestinal irritation and is a contact skin irritant in sensitive individuals. Unripe fruit may cause nausea and vomiting in pets. ASPCA does not specifically list Morus nigra as toxic to pets, but the latex is a known mild irritant; treat unripe fruit and foliage as mildly toxic out of caution.

What to do if your cat ate chelsea black mulberry

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

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

Is chelsea black mulberry toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is chelsea black mulberry toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists chelsea black mulberry 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. Ripe black mulberry fruit is edible and consumed widely by humans. However, the white latex sap in unripe fruit, leaves, and stems of Morus nigra can cause mild gastrointestinal irritation and is a contact skin irritant in sensitive individuals. Unripe fruit may cause nausea and vomiting in pets. ASPCA does not specifically list Morus nigra as toxic to pets, but the latex is a known mild irritant; treat unripe fruit and foliage as mildly toxic out of caution.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats chelsea black mulberry?

Ripe black mulberry fruit is edible and consumed widely by humans. However, the white latex sap in unripe fruit, leaves, and stems of Morus nigra can cause mild gastrointestinal irritation and is a contact skin irritant in sensitive individuals. Unripe fruit may cause nausea and vomiting in pets. ASPCA does not specifically list Morus nigra as toxic to pets, but the latex is a known mild irritant; treat unripe fruit and foliage as mildly toxic out of caution. 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 chelsea black mulberry.

What should I do if my cat ate chelsea black mulberry?

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 chelsea black mulberry toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Chelsea Black Mulberry is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full chelsea black mulberry pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to chelsea black mulberry?

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 chelsea black mulberry pet-safety