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Is Clove Vine toxic to cats?

Tynanthus panurensis

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists clove vine 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. No specific ASPCA listing for Tynanthus panurensis. The Bignoniaceae family (which includes this genus) contains iridoid compounds and essential oils (notably eugenol) that can cause mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested in quantity. Exercise caution with pets and children; consult a vet if ingestion occurs.

What to do if your cat ate clove vine

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

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

Is clove vine toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is clove vine toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists clove vine 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. No specific ASPCA listing for Tynanthus panurensis. The Bignoniaceae family (which includes this genus) contains iridoid compounds and essential oils (notably eugenol) that can cause mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested in quantity. Exercise caution with pets and children; consult a vet if ingestion occurs.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats clove vine?

No specific ASPCA listing for Tynanthus panurensis. The Bignoniaceae family (which includes this genus) contains iridoid compounds and essential oils (notably eugenol) that can cause mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested in quantity. Exercise caution with pets and children; consult a vet if ingestion occurs. 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 clove vine.

What should I do if my cat ate clove vine?

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 clove vine toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to clove vine?

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 clove vine pet-safety