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Is Cocona toxic to cats?

Solanum sessiliflorum

Toxic to cats

Yes — cocona 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. As a member of the genus Solanum, Cocona contains solanine and other steroidal glycoalkaloids. The ASPCA lists multiple Solanum species as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses, causing gastrointestinal distress, drooling, central nervous system signs, and weakness. All green parts and unripe fruit should be kept away from pets.

What to do if your cat ate cocona

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

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

Is cocona toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is cocona toxic to cats?

Yes — cocona is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. As a member of the genus Solanum, Cocona contains solanine and other steroidal glycoalkaloids. The ASPCA lists multiple Solanum species as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses, causing gastrointestinal distress, drooling, central nervous system signs, and weakness. All green parts and unripe fruit should be kept away from pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats cocona?

As a member of the genus Solanum, Cocona contains solanine and other steroidal glycoalkaloids. The ASPCA lists multiple Solanum species as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses, causing gastrointestinal distress, drooling, central nervous system signs, and weakness. All green parts and unripe fruit should be kept away from pets. 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 cocona.

What should I do if my cat ate cocona?

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 cocona toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to cocona?

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 cocona pet-safety