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Is Clematis armandii toxic to cats?

Clematis armandii

Toxic to cats

Yes — clematis armandii 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. The ASPCA lists Clematis as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The toxic principle is an irritant glycoside (protoanemonin); ingestion can cause salivation, vomiting and diarrhoea. Contact with sap may also irritate skin, so handle with care.

What to do if your cat ate clematis armandii

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

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

Is clematis armandii toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is clematis armandii toxic to cats?

Yes — clematis armandii is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The ASPCA lists Clematis as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The toxic principle is an irritant glycoside (protoanemonin); ingestion can cause salivation, vomiting and diarrhoea. Contact with sap may also irritate skin, so handle with care.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats clematis armandii?

The ASPCA lists Clematis as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The toxic principle is an irritant glycoside (protoanemonin); ingestion can cause salivation, vomiting and diarrhoea. Contact with sap may also irritate skin, so handle with care. 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 clematis armandii.

What should I do if my cat ate clematis armandii?

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 clematis armandii toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Clematis armandii is toxic to dogs as well. See the full clematis armandii pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to clematis armandii?

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 clematis armandii pet-safety