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Is Curror's Cyphostemma toxic to cats?

Cyphostemma currorii

Toxic to cats

Yes — curror's cyphostemma 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. Like other members of the genus, Cyphostemma currorii produces berries that are reported to be toxic and inedible. Horticultural sources warn against consumption. The genus belongs to Vitaceae; individual species including C. currorii are not listed by ASPCA, but based on documented fruit toxicity across the genus, all parts should be treated as toxic. Keep away from pets and children.

What to do if your cat ate curror's cyphostemma

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

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

Is curror's cyphostemma toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is curror's cyphostemma toxic to cats?

Yes — curror's cyphostemma is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Like other members of the genus, Cyphostemma currorii produces berries that are reported to be toxic and inedible. Horticultural sources warn against consumption. The genus belongs to Vitaceae; individual species including C. currorii are not listed by ASPCA, but based on documented fruit toxicity across the genus, all parts should be treated as toxic. Keep away from pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats curror's cyphostemma?

Like other members of the genus, Cyphostemma currorii produces berries that are reported to be toxic and inedible. Horticultural sources warn against consumption. The genus belongs to Vitaceae; individual species including C. currorii are not listed by ASPCA, but based on documented fruit toxicity across the genus, all parts should be treated as toxic. Keep away from pets and children. 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 curror's cyphostemma.

What should I do if my cat ate curror's cyphostemma?

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 curror's cyphostemma toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Curror's Cyphostemma is toxic to dogs as well. See the full curror's cyphostemma pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to curror's cyphostemma?

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 curror's cyphostemma pet-safety