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Is Vilmorin Japanese Cedar toxic to cats?

Cryptomeria japonica 'Vilmoriniana'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists vilmorin japanese cedar 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. Cryptomeria japonica is not individually listed by the ASPCA as toxic, but the resinous foliage can cause mild gastrointestinal upset in dogs and cats if ingested. Keep pets from chewing on it as a precaution.

What to do if your cat ate vilmorin japanese cedar

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

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

Is vilmorin japanese cedar toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is vilmorin japanese cedar toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists vilmorin japanese cedar 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. Cryptomeria japonica is not individually listed by the ASPCA as toxic, but the resinous foliage can cause mild gastrointestinal upset in dogs and cats if ingested. Keep pets from chewing on it as a precaution.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats vilmorin japanese cedar?

Cryptomeria japonica is not individually listed by the ASPCA as toxic, but the resinous foliage can cause mild gastrointestinal upset in dogs and cats if ingested. Keep pets from chewing on it as a precaution. 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 vilmorin japanese cedar.

What should I do if my cat ate vilmorin japanese cedar?

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 vilmorin japanese cedar toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Vilmorin Japanese Cedar is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full vilmorin japanese cedar pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to vilmorin japanese cedar?

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 vilmorin japanese cedar pet-safety