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Is Cotinus obovatus toxic to cats?

Cotinus obovatus

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists cotinus obovatus 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 obovatus is not individually listed on the ASPCA's toxic or non-toxic plant lists. It is in the Anacardiaceae (cashew/sumac family); the sap can irritate skin and eating leaves or bark may cause mild gastrointestinal upset. Treat with caution around pets and verify with a vet if a quantity is ingested.

What to do if your cat ate cotinus obovatus

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

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

Is cotinus obovatus toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is cotinus obovatus toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists cotinus obovatus 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 obovatus is not individually listed on the ASPCA's toxic or non-toxic plant lists. It is in the Anacardiaceae (cashew/sumac family); the sap can irritate skin and eating leaves or bark may cause mild gastrointestinal upset. Treat with caution around pets and verify with a vet if a quantity is ingested.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats cotinus obovatus?

Cotinus obovatus is not individually listed on the ASPCA's toxic or non-toxic plant lists. It is in the Anacardiaceae (cashew/sumac family); the sap can irritate skin and eating leaves or bark may cause mild gastrointestinal upset. 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 obovatus.

What should I do if my cat ate cotinus obovatus?

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 obovatus toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to cotinus obovatus?

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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