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Is Chinese Mulberry toxic to cats?

Morus cathayana

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists chinese 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 fruits of Morus cathayana are edible. As with other Morus species, the latex sap in unripe fruit, leaves, and young stems is a mild irritant that can cause gastrointestinal upset (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea) in pets if consumed. ASPCA does not individually list Morus cathayana; based on genus characteristics, unripe fruit and sap-containing plant parts should be considered mildly toxic to pets out of caution.

What to do if your cat ate chinese mulberry

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

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

Is chinese mulberry toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is chinese mulberry toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists chinese 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 fruits of Morus cathayana are edible. As with other Morus species, the latex sap in unripe fruit, leaves, and young stems is a mild irritant that can cause gastrointestinal upset (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea) in pets if consumed. ASPCA does not individually list Morus cathayana; based on genus characteristics, unripe fruit and sap-containing plant parts should be considered mildly toxic to pets out of caution.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats chinese mulberry?

Ripe fruits of Morus cathayana are edible. As with other Morus species, the latex sap in unripe fruit, leaves, and young stems is a mild irritant that can cause gastrointestinal upset (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea) in pets if consumed. ASPCA does not individually list Morus cathayana; based on genus characteristics, unripe fruit and sap-containing plant parts should be considered mildly toxic to pets 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 chinese mulberry.

What should I do if my cat ate chinese 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 chinese mulberry toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to chinese 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 chinese mulberry pet-safety