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Is Full Moon Maple toxic to cats?

Acer shirasawanum 'Aureum'

Non-toxic to cats

No — full moon maple is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to cats. It is a sensible choice for a home with a cat; a curious nibble will not poison them, though no plant is meant to be eaten. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Acer shirasawanum belongs to the maple genus, which the ASPCA does not list as toxic to dogs or cats and which carries no recognised toxic principle, so it is treated as non-toxic. As with all maples, ingested leaves or twigs may cause mild gastrointestinal upset or choking; wilted red maple foliage is specifically dangerous to horses.

Is full moon maple toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is full moon maple toxic to cats?

No — full moon maple is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to cats. It is a sensible choice for a home with a cat; a curious nibble will not poison them, though no plant is meant to be eaten. Acer shirasawanum belongs to the maple genus, which the ASPCA does not list as toxic to dogs or cats and which carries no recognised toxic principle, so it is treated as non-toxic. As with all maples, ingested leaves or twigs may cause mild gastrointestinal upset or choking; wilted red maple foliage is specifically dangerous to horses.

Is full moon maple safe for cats?

Yes — the ASPCA lists full moon maple as non-toxic to cats and dogs. A cat that chews a large amount of any foliage can still get a mild, brief stomach upset, so discourage grazing, but it will not be poisoned.

Is full moon maple toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Full Moon Maple is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full full moon maple pet-safety guide for both species.

What other plants are safe for cats?

Reliable ASPCA non-toxic picks for a cat home include spider plant, calathea, parlor palm, peperomia, and most true ferns. Browse the best cats-safe plants list to check more before you buy.

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