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Is Cissus javana toxic to cats?

Cissus javana

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists cissus javana 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. Cissus javana is not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database, and the genus Cissus is not clearly classified there; treat it with caution and verify with a vet before assuming it is safe. Keep it out of reach of pets that chew foliage as a precaution.

What to do if your cat ate cissus javana

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

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

Is cissus javana toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is cissus javana toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists cissus javana 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. Cissus javana is not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database, and the genus Cissus is not clearly classified there; treat it with caution and verify with a vet before assuming it is safe. Keep it out of reach of pets that chew foliage as a precaution.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats cissus javana?

Cissus javana is not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database, and the genus Cissus is not clearly classified there; treat it with caution and verify with a vet before assuming it is safe. Keep it out of reach of pets that chew foliage as a precaution. 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 cissus javana.

What should I do if my cat ate cissus javana?

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 cissus javana toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to cissus javana?

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 cissus javana pet-safety