Is Grape 'Reliance' toxic to cats?

Yes — grape 'reliance' 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 toxic to dogs — the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center identified grape and raisin ingestion as a cause of acute kidney failure, with tartaric acid the suspected nephrotoxin. Even small amounts can be dangerous, and seedless table grapes are no exception. Signs include vomiting, lethargy, and renal failure; keep fruit and windfalls from dogs and seek veterinary care immediately if eaten.

Grapes (Vitis spp.) are toxic to dogs — the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center identified grape and raisin ingestion as a cause of acute kidney failure, with tartaric acid the suspected nephrotoxin. Even small amounts can be dangerous, and seedless table grapes are no exception. Signs include vomiting, lethargy, and renal failure; keep fruit and windfalls from dogs and seek veterinary care immediately if eaten. 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 'reliance'.

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.

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

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.