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Is Blue Ice Arizona Cypress toxic to cats?

Cupressus arizonica 'Blue Ice'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists blue ice arizona cypress 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. Cupressus arizonica (Arizona Cypress) is not individually listed by the ASPCA as toxic to pets. Cypress species contain aromatic terpenes and other compounds that can cause mild gastrointestinal upset if foliage is chewed; treat as mildly toxic as a precaution and keep pets from chewing foliage.

What to do if your cat ate blue ice arizona cypress

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

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

Is blue ice arizona cypress toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is blue ice arizona cypress toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists blue ice arizona cypress 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. Cupressus arizonica (Arizona Cypress) is not individually listed by the ASPCA as toxic to pets. Cypress species contain aromatic terpenes and other compounds that can cause mild gastrointestinal upset if foliage is chewed; treat as mildly toxic as a precaution and keep pets from chewing foliage.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats blue ice arizona cypress?

Cupressus arizonica (Arizona Cypress) is not individually listed by the ASPCA as toxic to pets. Cypress species contain aromatic terpenes and other compounds that can cause mild gastrointestinal upset if foliage is chewed; treat as mildly toxic as a precaution and keep pets from chewing foliage. 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 blue ice arizona cypress.

What should I do if my cat ate blue ice arizona cypress?

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 blue ice arizona cypress toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Blue Ice Arizona Cypress is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full blue ice arizona cypress pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to blue ice arizona cypress?

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 blue ice arizona cypress pet-safety