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Is Field Bindweed toxic to cats?

Convolvulus arvensis

Toxic to cats

Yes — field bindweed 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. Convolvulus arvensis contains alkaloids (including tropane-related compounds) and resins that are toxic to cats and dogs. The ASPCA lists related Convolvulus species as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses; ingestion can cause GI upset, hallucinations, and ataxia. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhoea, incoordination, and lethargy.

What to do if your cat ate field bindweed

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

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

Is field bindweed toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is field bindweed toxic to cats?

Yes — field bindweed is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Convolvulus arvensis contains alkaloids (including tropane-related compounds) and resins that are toxic to cats and dogs. The ASPCA lists related Convolvulus species as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses; ingestion can cause GI upset, hallucinations, and ataxia. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhoea, incoordination, and lethargy.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats field bindweed?

Convolvulus arvensis contains alkaloids (including tropane-related compounds) and resins that are toxic to cats and dogs. The ASPCA lists related Convolvulus species as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses; ingestion can cause GI upset, hallucinations, and ataxia. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhoea, incoordination, and lethargy. 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 field bindweed.

What should I do if my cat ate field bindweed?

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 field bindweed toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Field Bindweed is toxic to dogs as well. See the full field bindweed pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to field bindweed?

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 field bindweed pet-safety