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Is Cloudberry toxic to cats?

Rubus chamaemorus

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists cloudberry 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. Rubus chamaemorus is not individually listed on the ASPCA toxic/non-toxic database, so treat with caution and verify with a vet. The ASPCA does list a related species, Creeping Rubus (Rubus pedatus), as non-toxic to cats, dogs and horses, and the genus is generally regarded as benign, but this species itself is unconfirmed, so keep foliage and fruit away from pets to be safe.

What to do if your cat ate cloudberry

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

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

Is cloudberry toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is cloudberry toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists cloudberry 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. Rubus chamaemorus is not individually listed on the ASPCA toxic/non-toxic database, so treat with caution and verify with a vet. The ASPCA does list a related species, Creeping Rubus (Rubus pedatus), as non-toxic to cats, dogs and horses, and the genus is generally regarded as benign, but this species itself is unconfirmed, so keep foliage and fruit away from pets to be safe.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats cloudberry?

Rubus chamaemorus is not individually listed on the ASPCA toxic/non-toxic database, so treat with caution and verify with a vet. The ASPCA does list a related species, Creeping Rubus (Rubus pedatus), as non-toxic to cats, dogs and horses, and the genus is generally regarded as benign, but this species itself is unconfirmed, so keep foliage and fruit away from pets to be safe. 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 cloudberry.

What should I do if my cat ate cloudberry?

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 cloudberry toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to cloudberry?

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 cloudberry pet-safety