Is Dahurian Juniper toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists dahurian juniper 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. Juniperus davurica contains the same aromatic volatile oils and resins present across the genus, which can cause mild gastrointestinal upset — vomiting, drooling, and diarrhoea — if ingested by dogs or cats. ASPCA classifies junipers as mildly toxic; this species is not individually listed. As with all junipers, discourage pets from chewing foliage or berries.

Juniperus davurica contains the same aromatic volatile oils and resins present across the genus, which can cause mild gastrointestinal upset — vomiting, drooling, and diarrhoea — if ingested by dogs or cats. ASPCA classifies junipers as mildly toxic; this species is not individually listed. As with all junipers, discourage pets from chewing foliage or berries. 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 dahurian juniper.

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.

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

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.