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Is Cotinus coggygria 'Golden Spirit' toxic to cats?

Cotinus coggygria 'Ancot' (Golden Spirit)

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists cotinus coggygria 'golden spirit' 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. Cotinus coggygria is not individually listed on the ASPCA's toxic or non-toxic plant lists. As a member of the Anacardiaceae (cashew/sumac family), its sap may irritate skin and ingestion of leaves or bark can cause mild gastrointestinal upset. Treat with caution around pets and consult a vet if a quantity is eaten.

What to do if your cat ate cotinus coggygria 'golden spirit'

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

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

Is cotinus coggygria 'golden spirit' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is cotinus coggygria 'golden spirit' toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists cotinus coggygria 'golden spirit' 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. Cotinus coggygria is not individually listed on the ASPCA's toxic or non-toxic plant lists. As a member of the Anacardiaceae (cashew/sumac family), its sap may irritate skin and ingestion of leaves or bark can cause mild gastrointestinal upset. Treat with caution around pets and consult a vet if a quantity is eaten.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats cotinus coggygria 'golden spirit'?

Cotinus coggygria is not individually listed on the ASPCA's toxic or non-toxic plant lists. As a member of the Anacardiaceae (cashew/sumac family), its sap may irritate skin and ingestion of leaves or bark can cause mild gastrointestinal upset. Treat with caution around pets and consult a vet if a quantity is eaten. 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 cotinus coggygria 'golden spirit'.

What should I do if my cat ate cotinus coggygria 'golden spirit'?

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 cotinus coggygria 'golden spirit' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Cotinus coggygria 'Golden Spirit' is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full cotinus coggygria 'golden spirit' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to cotinus coggygria 'golden spirit'?

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.

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