Is doublefile viburnum toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists doublefile 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 plicatum is not listed as toxic to dogs or cats by the ASPCA. However, as with most viburnums, berries and foliage may cause mild gastrointestinal upset if eaten in quantity. The berries, while attractive to birds, are not considered safe food for humans or pets. Treat with appropriate caution.

Viburnum plicatum is not listed as toxic to dogs or cats by the ASPCA. However, as with most viburnums, berries and foliage may cause mild gastrointestinal upset if eaten in quantity. The berries, while attractive to birds, are not considered safe food for humans or pets. Treat with appropriate caution. 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 doublefile 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.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: doublefile viburnum is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full doublefile viburnum 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.