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Is Corky-Stemmed Passion Flower toxic to cats?

Passiflora suberosa

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists corky-stemmed passion flower 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. Passiflora suberosa is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The Passiflora genus contains cyanogenic glycosides; ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in cats and dogs. Keep pets away and consult a vet if ingestion occurs.

What to do if your cat ate corky-stemmed passion flower

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move corky-stemmed passion flower 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 corky-stemmed passion flower to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is corky-stemmed passion flower toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is corky-stemmed passion flower toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists corky-stemmed passion flower 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. Passiflora suberosa is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The Passiflora genus contains cyanogenic glycosides; ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in cats and dogs. Keep pets away and consult a vet if ingestion occurs.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats corky-stemmed passion flower?

Passiflora suberosa is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The Passiflora genus contains cyanogenic glycosides; ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in cats and dogs. Keep pets away and 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 corky-stemmed passion flower.

What should I do if my cat ate corky-stemmed passion flower?

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 corky-stemmed passion flower toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Corky-Stemmed Passion Flower is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full corky-stemmed passion flower pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to corky-stemmed passion flower?

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 corky-stemmed passion flower pet-safety