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Is Dusky Coral Pea toxic to cats?

Kennedia rubicunda

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists dusky coral pea 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. Kennedia rubicunda is not individually listed by ASPCA. Like many Fabaceae legumes, the seeds and pods may contain mild toxins. The broader genus has no well-documented severe toxicity, but ingestion of seeds or plant material by pets or children is not recommended. Treat with caution until more specific data is available.

What to do if your cat ate dusky coral pea

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

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

Is dusky coral pea toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is dusky coral pea toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists dusky coral pea 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. Kennedia rubicunda is not individually listed by ASPCA. Like many Fabaceae legumes, the seeds and pods may contain mild toxins. The broader genus has no well-documented severe toxicity, but ingestion of seeds or plant material by pets or children is not recommended. Treat with caution until more specific data is available.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats dusky coral pea?

Kennedia rubicunda is not individually listed by ASPCA. Like many Fabaceae legumes, the seeds and pods may contain mild toxins. The broader genus has no well-documented severe toxicity, but ingestion of seeds or plant material by pets or children is not recommended. Treat with caution until more specific data is available. 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 dusky coral pea.

What should I do if my cat ate dusky coral pea?

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 dusky coral pea toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Dusky Coral Pea is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full dusky coral pea pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to dusky coral pea?

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 dusky coral pea pet-safety