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Is Grape-leaved passionflower toxic to cats?

Passiflora vitifolia

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists grape-leaved passionflower 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. Passiflora vitifolia is not individually listed by ASPCA, but the genus Passiflora contains cyanogenic glycosides in foliage that may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in pets and children if ingested in quantity. Ripe fruit is edible for humans. Exercise caution and keep out of reach of pets.

What to do if your cat ate grape-leaved passionflower

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

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

Is grape-leaved passionflower toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is grape-leaved passionflower toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists grape-leaved passionflower 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. Passiflora vitifolia is not individually listed by ASPCA, but the genus Passiflora contains cyanogenic glycosides in foliage that may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in pets and children if ingested in quantity. Ripe fruit is edible for humans. Exercise caution and keep out of reach of pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats grape-leaved passionflower?

Passiflora vitifolia is not individually listed by ASPCA, but the genus Passiflora contains cyanogenic glycosides in foliage that may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in pets and children if ingested in quantity. Ripe fruit is edible for humans. Exercise caution and keep out of reach of 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 grape-leaved passionflower.

What should I do if my cat ate grape-leaved passionflower?

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 grape-leaved passionflower toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to grape-leaved passionflower?

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 grape-leaved passionflower pet-safety