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Is Densiformis Yew toxic to cats?

Taxus x media 'Densiformis'

Toxic to cats

Yes — densiformis yew 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. ASPCA lists Taxus (yew) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The toxic principle is taxine alkaloids; ingestion can cause tremors, difficulty breathing, seizures and sudden death from acute cardiac failure. Only the fleshy red aril is non-toxic — foliage, bark and seeds are all dangerous. Keep clippings away from pets and livestock.

What to do if your cat ate densiformis yew

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

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

Is densiformis yew toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is densiformis yew toxic to cats?

Yes — densiformis yew is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists Taxus (yew) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The toxic principle is taxine alkaloids; ingestion can cause tremors, difficulty breathing, seizures and sudden death from acute cardiac failure. Only the fleshy red aril is non-toxic — foliage, bark and seeds are all dangerous. Keep clippings away from pets and livestock.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats densiformis yew?

ASPCA lists Taxus (yew) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The toxic principle is taxine alkaloids; ingestion can cause tremors, difficulty breathing, seizures and sudden death from acute cardiac failure. Only the fleshy red aril is non-toxic — foliage, bark and seeds are all dangerous. Keep clippings away from pets and livestock. 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 densiformis yew.

What should I do if my cat ate densiformis yew?

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 densiformis yew toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Densiformis Yew is toxic to dogs as well. See the full densiformis yew pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to densiformis yew?

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 densiformis yew pet-safety