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Is Faulkner box toxic to cats?

Buxus microphylla 'Faulkner'

Toxic to cats

Yes — faulkner box 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. As a Buxus species, listed as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses by the ASPCA. Alkaloids (buxine) in all plant parts cause vomiting, diarrhoea, and lethargy. Bitter taste limits ingestion. Keep pets away from fresh clippings, which are more palatable when wilted.

What to do if your cat ate faulkner box

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

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

Is faulkner box toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is faulkner box toxic to cats?

Yes — faulkner box is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. As a Buxus species, listed as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses by the ASPCA. Alkaloids (buxine) in all plant parts cause vomiting, diarrhoea, and lethargy. Bitter taste limits ingestion. Keep pets away from fresh clippings, which are more palatable when wilted.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats faulkner box?

As a Buxus species, listed as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses by the ASPCA. Alkaloids (buxine) in all plant parts cause vomiting, diarrhoea, and lethargy. Bitter taste limits ingestion. Keep pets away from fresh clippings, which are more palatable when wilted. 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 faulkner box.

What should I do if my cat ate faulkner box?

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 faulkner box toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Faulkner box is toxic to dogs as well. See the full faulkner box pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to faulkner box?

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 faulkner box pet-safety