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Is Cotinus coggygria 'Grace' toxic to cats?

Cotinus coggygria 'Grace'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists cotinus coggygria 'grace' 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. It belongs to the Anacardiaceae (cashew/sumac family), whose sap can cause skin irritation in sensitive people and mild gastrointestinal upset if leaves or bark are eaten. Treat with caution around pets and verify with a vet if a quantity is ingested.

What to do if your cat ate cotinus coggygria 'grace'

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

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

Is cotinus coggygria 'grace' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is cotinus coggygria 'grace' toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists cotinus coggygria 'grace' 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. It belongs to the Anacardiaceae (cashew/sumac family), whose sap can cause skin irritation in sensitive people and mild gastrointestinal upset if leaves or bark are eaten. Treat with caution around pets and verify with a vet if a quantity is ingested.

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

Cotinus coggygria is not individually listed on the ASPCA's toxic or non-toxic plant lists. It belongs to the Anacardiaceae (cashew/sumac family), whose sap can cause skin irritation in sensitive people and mild gastrointestinal upset if leaves or bark are eaten. Treat with caution around pets and verify with a vet if a quantity is ingested. 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 'grace'.

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

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 'grace' toxic to dogs too?

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

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

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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