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Is Glory Bower toxic to cats?

Clerodendrum splendens

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists glory bower 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. Clerodendrum splendens is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The Clerodendrum genus contains saponins and clerodane diterpenes in some species, which may cause mild gastrointestinal distress in cats and dogs if ingested. Treat as mildly toxic and seek veterinary advice if a pet chews the plant.

What to do if your cat ate glory bower

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

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

Is glory bower toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is glory bower toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists glory bower 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. Clerodendrum splendens is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The Clerodendrum genus contains saponins and clerodane diterpenes in some species, which may cause mild gastrointestinal distress in cats and dogs if ingested. Treat as mildly toxic and seek veterinary advice if a pet chews the plant.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats glory bower?

Clerodendrum splendens is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The Clerodendrum genus contains saponins and clerodane diterpenes in some species, which may cause mild gastrointestinal distress in cats and dogs if ingested. Treat as mildly toxic and seek veterinary advice if a pet chews the plant. 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 glory bower.

What should I do if my cat ate glory bower?

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 glory bower toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Glory Bower is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full glory bower pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to glory bower?

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 glory bower pet-safety