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Is Crossvine toxic to cats?

Bignonia capreolata

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists crossvine 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. Bignonia capreolata is in the Bignoniaceae family. ASPCA does not specifically list this species. No well-documented systemic toxicity is recorded, but some sources note potential mild skin or digestive irritation from sap. Classified as mildly toxic out of caution; keep pets and children from ingesting plant material.

What to do if your cat ate crossvine

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

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

Is crossvine toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is crossvine toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists crossvine 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. Bignonia capreolata is in the Bignoniaceae family. ASPCA does not specifically list this species. No well-documented systemic toxicity is recorded, but some sources note potential mild skin or digestive irritation from sap. Classified as mildly toxic out of caution; keep pets and children from ingesting plant material.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats crossvine?

Bignonia capreolata is in the Bignoniaceae family. ASPCA does not specifically list this species. No well-documented systemic toxicity is recorded, but some sources note potential mild skin or digestive irritation from sap. Classified as mildly toxic out of caution; keep pets and children from ingesting plant material. 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 crossvine.

What should I do if my cat ate crossvine?

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 crossvine toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to crossvine?

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 crossvine pet-safety