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Is Five-leaf akebia toxic to cats?

Akebia x pentaphylla

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists five-leaf akebia 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. Akebia is not individually listed as toxic by the ASPCA. Related species Akebia quinata has no reported toxic principle and is considered low-hazard. However, as a hybrid without dedicated ASPCA listing, and given that the fruits and seeds of related species may cause mild gastrointestinal upset if consumed in quantity, caution is advised with pets and children.

What to do if your cat ate five-leaf akebia

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move five-leaf akebia 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 five-leaf akebia to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is five-leaf akebia toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is five-leaf akebia toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists five-leaf akebia 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. Akebia is not individually listed as toxic by the ASPCA. Related species Akebia quinata has no reported toxic principle and is considered low-hazard. However, as a hybrid without dedicated ASPCA listing, and given that the fruits and seeds of related species may cause mild gastrointestinal upset if consumed in quantity, caution is advised with pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats five-leaf akebia?

Akebia is not individually listed as toxic by the ASPCA. Related species Akebia quinata has no reported toxic principle and is considered low-hazard. However, as a hybrid without dedicated ASPCA listing, and given that the fruits and seeds of related species may cause mild gastrointestinal upset if consumed in quantity, caution is advised with pets and children. 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 five-leaf akebia.

What should I do if my cat ate five-leaf akebia?

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 five-leaf akebia toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Five-leaf akebia is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full five-leaf akebia pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to five-leaf akebia?

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 five-leaf akebia pet-safety