Is Common Angel's Trumpet toxic to cats?

Yes — common angel's trumpet is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. SEVERELY TOXIC. All parts of Brugmansia arborea — leaves, stems, flowers, seeds, and roots — contain high concentrations of tropane alkaloids including scopolamine, atropine, and hyoscyamine. These are toxic to dogs, cats, horses, and humans. Ingestion causes tachycardia, dilated pupils, dry mouth, hallucinations, seizures, and can be fatal. ASPCA lists Brugmansia species as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Keep completely out of reach; wear gloves when handling.

SEVERELY TOXIC. All parts of Brugmansia arborea — leaves, stems, flowers, seeds, and roots — contain high concentrations of tropane alkaloids including scopolamine, atropine, and hyoscyamine. These are toxic to dogs, cats, horses, and humans. Ingestion causes tachycardia, dilated pupils, dry mouth, hallucinations, seizures, and can be fatal. ASPCA lists Brugmansia species as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Keep completely out of reach; wear gloves when handling. 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 common angel's trumpet.

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.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Common Angel's Trumpet is toxic to dogs as well. See the full common angel's trumpet pet-safety guide for both species.

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.