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Is Chinese Trumpet Creeper toxic to cats?

Campsis grandiflora

Toxic to cats

Yes — chinese trumpet creeper 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. Campsis grandiflora is listed as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses by the ASPCA. Contact with the sap may cause dermatitis; ingestion of foliage causes vomiting, diarrhoea, and mild skin irritation. Keep pets and children away from the plant.

What to do if your cat ate chinese trumpet creeper

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

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

Is chinese trumpet creeper toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is chinese trumpet creeper toxic to cats?

Yes — chinese trumpet creeper is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Campsis grandiflora is listed as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses by the ASPCA. Contact with the sap may cause dermatitis; ingestion of foliage causes vomiting, diarrhoea, and mild skin irritation. Keep pets and children away from the plant.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats chinese trumpet creeper?

Campsis grandiflora is listed as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses by the ASPCA. Contact with the sap may cause dermatitis; ingestion of foliage causes vomiting, diarrhoea, and mild skin irritation. Keep pets and children away from the 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 chinese trumpet creeper.

What should I do if my cat ate chinese trumpet creeper?

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 trumpet creeper toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to chinese trumpet creeper?

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 trumpet creeper pet-safety