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Is Chinese woodbine toxic to cats?

Lonicera tragophylla

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists chinese woodbine 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. Lonicera tragophylla is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The berries of Lonicera species can cause mild gastrointestinal upset (vomiting, diarrhoea) in pets if consumed in quantity. As a precaution, treat the berries of this species as a mild GI irritant for dogs and cats, consistent with guidance on other Lonicera species.

What to do if your cat ate chinese woodbine

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

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

Is chinese woodbine toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is chinese woodbine toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists chinese woodbine 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. Lonicera tragophylla is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The berries of Lonicera species can cause mild gastrointestinal upset (vomiting, diarrhoea) in pets if consumed in quantity. As a precaution, treat the berries of this species as a mild GI irritant for dogs and cats, consistent with guidance on other Lonicera species.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats chinese woodbine?

Lonicera tragophylla is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The berries of Lonicera species can cause mild gastrointestinal upset (vomiting, diarrhoea) in pets if consumed in quantity. As a precaution, treat the berries of this species as a mild GI irritant for dogs and cats, consistent with guidance on other Lonicera species. 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 woodbine.

What should I do if my cat ate chinese woodbine?

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 woodbine toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to chinese woodbine?

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 woodbine pet-safety