Is Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck' toxic to cats?

Yes — fagus sylvatica 'dawyck' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Beech (Fagus) is flagged as toxic to dogs and cats by Pet Poison Helpline and other toxic-plant references. The nuts (beechnuts), husks and foliage contain saponins, fagine and tannins; ingestion — especially of green nuts in quantity — can cause vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal pain. Keep pets from eating fallen beechnuts.

Beech (Fagus) is flagged as toxic to dogs and cats by Pet Poison Helpline and other toxic-plant references. The nuts (beechnuts), husks and foliage contain saponins, fagine and tannins; ingestion — especially of green nuts in quantity — can cause vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal pain. Keep pets from eating fallen beechnuts. 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 fagus sylvatica 'dawyck'.

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: Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full fagus sylvatica 'dawyck' 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.