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Is Dwarf Serbian Spruce toxic to cats?

Picea omorika 'Pimoko'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists dwarf serbian spruce 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. Not listed by the ASPCA as confirmed toxic to cats or dogs; however, as with other spruces, ingested needles and resinous sap can cause mild gastrointestinal irritation including vomiting and drooling. Contact a vet if a pet consumes foliage.

What to do if your cat ate dwarf serbian spruce

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

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

Is dwarf serbian spruce toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is dwarf serbian spruce toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists dwarf serbian spruce 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. Not listed by the ASPCA as confirmed toxic to cats or dogs; however, as with other spruces, ingested needles and resinous sap can cause mild gastrointestinal irritation including vomiting and drooling. Contact a vet if a pet consumes foliage.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats dwarf serbian spruce?

Not listed by the ASPCA as confirmed toxic to cats or dogs; however, as with other spruces, ingested needles and resinous sap can cause mild gastrointestinal irritation including vomiting and drooling. Contact a vet if a pet consumes foliage. 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 serbian spruce.

What should I do if my cat ate dwarf serbian spruce?

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 serbian spruce toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Dwarf Serbian Spruce is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full dwarf serbian spruce pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to dwarf serbian spruce?

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 serbian spruce pet-safety