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Is Dawn Redwood 'Gold Rush' toxic to cats?

Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Gold Rush'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists dawn redwood 'gold rush' 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. Metasequoia glyptostroboides is not individually listed on the ASPCA toxic or non-toxic plant database. Secondary horticultural sources describe dawn redwood as non-toxic, but without an ASPCA listing this cannot be confirmed; treat with caution and verify with a vet if a pet eats any part.

What to do if your cat ate dawn redwood 'gold rush'

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move dawn redwood 'gold rush' 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 dawn redwood 'gold rush' to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is dawn redwood 'gold rush' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is dawn redwood 'gold rush' toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists dawn redwood 'gold rush' 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. Metasequoia glyptostroboides is not individually listed on the ASPCA toxic or non-toxic plant database. Secondary horticultural sources describe dawn redwood as non-toxic, but without an ASPCA listing this cannot be confirmed; treat with caution and verify with a vet if a pet eats any part.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats dawn redwood 'gold rush'?

Metasequoia glyptostroboides is not individually listed on the ASPCA toxic or non-toxic plant database. Secondary horticultural sources describe dawn redwood as non-toxic, but without an ASPCA listing this cannot be confirmed; treat with caution and verify with a vet if a pet eats any part. 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 dawn redwood 'gold rush'.

What should I do if my cat ate dawn redwood 'gold rush'?

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 dawn redwood 'gold rush' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Dawn Redwood 'Gold Rush' is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full dawn redwood 'gold rush' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to dawn redwood 'gold rush'?

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 dawn redwood 'gold rush' pet-safety