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Is Fox grape toxic to cats?

Vitis labrusca

Toxic to cats

Yes — fox grape 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. Grapes (Vitis spp.) are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs and cats. Ingestion can cause acute kidney failure in dogs; even small quantities have been fatal. Mechanism is not fully understood. Keep all parts of the vine — fruit, leaves, and raisins — away from pets.

What to do if your cat ate fox grape

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

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

Is fox grape toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is fox grape toxic to cats?

Yes — fox grape is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Grapes (Vitis spp.) are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs and cats. Ingestion can cause acute kidney failure in dogs; even small quantities have been fatal. Mechanism is not fully understood. Keep all parts of the vine — fruit, leaves, and raisins — away from pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats fox grape?

Grapes (Vitis spp.) are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs and cats. Ingestion can cause acute kidney failure in dogs; even small quantities have been fatal. Mechanism is not fully understood. Keep all parts of the vine — fruit, leaves, and raisins — away from pets. 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 fox grape.

What should I do if my cat ate fox grape?

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 fox grape toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to fox grape?

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 fox grape pet-safety