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Is Flame vine toxic to cats?

Pyrostegia venusta

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists flame vine 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. Pyrostegia venusta is not individually listed on the ASPCA toxic plants database. Some veterinary sources flag the plant as potentially irritating to grazing animals. Exercise caution by keeping the plant out of reach of pets and children. If ingestion is suspected, contact the ASPCA Poison Control Center (888-426-4435) for guidance.

What to do if your cat ate flame vine

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

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

Is flame vine toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is flame vine toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists flame vine 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. Pyrostegia venusta is not individually listed on the ASPCA toxic plants database. Some veterinary sources flag the plant as potentially irritating to grazing animals. Exercise caution by keeping the plant out of reach of pets and children. If ingestion is suspected, contact the ASPCA Poison Control Center (888-426-4435) for guidance.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats flame vine?

Pyrostegia venusta is not individually listed on the ASPCA toxic plants database. Some veterinary sources flag the plant as potentially irritating to grazing animals. Exercise caution by keeping the plant out of reach of pets and children. If ingestion is suspected, contact the ASPCA Poison Control Center (888-426-4435) for guidance. 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 flame vine.

What should I do if my cat ate flame vine?

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 flame vine toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Flame vine is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full flame vine pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to flame vine?

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 flame vine pet-safety