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Is Dawn viburnum toxic to cats?

Viburnum × bodnantense 'Dawn'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists dawn viburnum 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. Viburnum × bodnantense is not individually listed by ASPCA. Viburnum berries and foliage are generally considered low-toxicity but may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in pets if ingested. Not confirmed pet-safe; keep curious pets away from berries.

What to do if your cat ate dawn viburnum

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

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

Is dawn viburnum toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is dawn viburnum toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists dawn viburnum 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. Viburnum × bodnantense is not individually listed by ASPCA. Viburnum berries and foliage are generally considered low-toxicity but may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in pets if ingested. Not confirmed pet-safe; keep curious pets away from berries.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats dawn viburnum?

Viburnum × bodnantense is not individually listed by ASPCA. Viburnum berries and foliage are generally considered low-toxicity but may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in pets if ingested. Not confirmed pet-safe; keep curious pets away from 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 dawn viburnum.

What should I do if my cat ate dawn viburnum?

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 viburnum toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Dawn viburnum is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full dawn viburnum pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to dawn viburnum?

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 viburnum pet-safety