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Is Filicoides Hinoki Cypress toxic to cats?

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Filicoides'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists filicoides hinoki cypress 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. Chamaecyparis is not individually listed on the ASPCA toxic or non-toxic plant lists, so a pet-safe label cannot be confirmed; treat with caution and verify with a vet. The aromatic foliage contains volatile oils and ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal upset (drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea) in dogs and cats.

What to do if your cat ate filicoides hinoki cypress

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

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

Is filicoides hinoki cypress toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is filicoides hinoki cypress toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists filicoides hinoki cypress 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. Chamaecyparis is not individually listed on the ASPCA toxic or non-toxic plant lists, so a pet-safe label cannot be confirmed; treat with caution and verify with a vet. The aromatic foliage contains volatile oils and ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal upset (drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea) in dogs and cats.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats filicoides hinoki cypress?

Chamaecyparis is not individually listed on the ASPCA toxic or non-toxic plant lists, so a pet-safe label cannot be confirmed; treat with caution and verify with a vet. The aromatic foliage contains volatile oils and ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal upset (drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea) in dogs and cats. 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 filicoides hinoki cypress.

What should I do if my cat ate filicoides hinoki 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 filicoides hinoki cypress toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Filicoides Hinoki Cypress is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full filicoides hinoki cypress pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to filicoides hinoki 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 filicoides hinoki cypress pet-safety