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Is Flamingo pieris toxic to cats?

Pieris japonica 'Flamingo'

Toxic to cats

Yes — flamingo pieris 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. Pieris japonica 'Flamingo', like all Pieris species, contains grayanotoxins throughout the plant. These are toxic to cats, dogs, horses, and humans, causing vomiting, salivation, hypotension, and cardiac arrhythmias if ingested. Keep well away from browsing animals and children.

What to do if your cat ate flamingo pieris

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

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

Is flamingo pieris toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is flamingo pieris toxic to cats?

Yes — flamingo pieris is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Pieris japonica 'Flamingo', like all Pieris species, contains grayanotoxins throughout the plant. These are toxic to cats, dogs, horses, and humans, causing vomiting, salivation, hypotension, and cardiac arrhythmias if ingested. Keep well away from browsing animals and children.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats flamingo pieris?

Pieris japonica 'Flamingo', like all Pieris species, contains grayanotoxins throughout the plant. These are toxic to cats, dogs, horses, and humans, causing vomiting, salivation, hypotension, and cardiac arrhythmias if ingested. Keep well away from browsing animals 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 flamingo pieris.

What should I do if my cat ate flamingo pieris?

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 flamingo pieris toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to flamingo pieris?

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 flamingo pieris pet-safety