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Is Ellwoodii False Cypress toxic to cats?

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Ellwoodii'

Toxic to cats

Yes — ellwoodii false cypress 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. The ASPCA lists Chamaecyparis / cypress among plants toxic to cats and dogs. Chewing the foliage or oils can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, drooling and lethargy. Discourage pets from nibbling and consult a vet if ingestion is suspected.

What to do if your cat ate ellwoodii false cypress

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

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

Is ellwoodii false cypress toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is ellwoodii false cypress toxic to cats?

Yes — ellwoodii false cypress is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The ASPCA lists Chamaecyparis / cypress among plants toxic to cats and dogs. Chewing the foliage or oils can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, drooling and lethargy. Discourage pets from nibbling and consult a vet if ingestion is suspected.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats ellwoodii false cypress?

The ASPCA lists Chamaecyparis / cypress among plants toxic to cats and dogs. Chewing the foliage or oils can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, drooling and lethargy. Discourage pets from nibbling and consult a vet if ingestion is suspected. 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 ellwoodii false cypress.

What should I do if my cat ate ellwoodii false cypress?

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 ellwoodii false cypress toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Ellwoodii False Cypress is toxic to dogs as well. See the full ellwoodii false cypress pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to ellwoodii false cypress?

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 ellwoodii false cypress pet-safety