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Is Dwarf Golden Oriental Arborvitae toxic to cats?

Platycladus orientalis 'Aurea Nana'

Toxic to cats

Yes — dwarf golden oriental arborvitae 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. Platycladus orientalis (Oriental Arborvitae / Biota) is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs. The toxic principles include volatile oils (thujone and related monoterpenes) which can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, hypersalivation, and in large ingestions, neurological effects. Keep pets away from this plant.

What to do if your cat ate dwarf golden oriental arborvitae

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move dwarf golden oriental arborvitae 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 dwarf golden oriental arborvitae to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is dwarf golden oriental arborvitae toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is dwarf golden oriental arborvitae toxic to cats?

Yes — dwarf golden oriental arborvitae is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Platycladus orientalis (Oriental Arborvitae / Biota) is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs. The toxic principles include volatile oils (thujone and related monoterpenes) which can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, hypersalivation, and in large ingestions, neurological effects. Keep pets away from this plant.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats dwarf golden oriental arborvitae?

Platycladus orientalis (Oriental Arborvitae / Biota) is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs. The toxic principles include volatile oils (thujone and related monoterpenes) which can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, hypersalivation, and in large ingestions, neurological effects. Keep pets away from this plant. 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 dwarf golden oriental arborvitae.

What should I do if my cat ate dwarf golden oriental arborvitae?

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 dwarf golden oriental arborvitae toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Dwarf Golden Oriental Arborvitae is toxic to dogs as well. See the full dwarf golden oriental arborvitae pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to dwarf golden oriental arborvitae?

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 dwarf golden oriental arborvitae pet-safety