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Is Cupani sweet pea toxic to cats?

Lathyrus odoratus 'Cupani'

Toxic to cats

Yes — cupani sweet pea is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. All Lathyrus odoratus cultivars, including 'Cupani', contain lathyrogenic compounds concentrated in seeds and pods. The ASPCA lists Lathyrus odoratus as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Do not allow pets or children to eat seeds or pods. The plant is safe to handle for cutting and enjoying in the garden.

What to do if your cat ate cupani sweet pea

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

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

Is cupani sweet pea toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is cupani sweet pea toxic to cats?

Yes — cupani sweet pea is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. All Lathyrus odoratus cultivars, including 'Cupani', contain lathyrogenic compounds concentrated in seeds and pods. The ASPCA lists Lathyrus odoratus as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Do not allow pets or children to eat seeds or pods. The plant is safe to handle for cutting and enjoying in the garden.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats cupani sweet pea?

All Lathyrus odoratus cultivars, including 'Cupani', contain lathyrogenic compounds concentrated in seeds and pods. The ASPCA lists Lathyrus odoratus as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Do not allow pets or children to eat seeds or pods. The plant is safe to handle for cutting and enjoying in the garden. 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 cupani sweet pea.

What should I do if my cat ate cupani sweet pea?

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 cupani sweet pea toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Cupani sweet pea is toxic to dogs as well. See the full cupani sweet pea pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to cupani sweet pea?

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 cupani sweet pea pet-safety