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Is Hall Totara toxic to cats?

Podocarpus hallii

Toxic to cats

Yes — hall totara 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. Podocarpus species are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs and cats; the fleshy red arils and foliage contain compounds that cause vomiting and gastrointestinal irritation if ingested. Keep away from pets and small children.

What to do if your cat ate hall totara

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

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

Is hall totara toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is hall totara toxic to cats?

Yes — hall totara is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Podocarpus species are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs and cats; the fleshy red arils and foliage contain compounds that cause vomiting and gastrointestinal irritation if ingested. Keep away from pets and small children.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats hall totara?

Podocarpus species are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs and cats; the fleshy red arils and foliage contain compounds that cause vomiting and gastrointestinal irritation if ingested. Keep away from pets and small children. 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 hall totara.

What should I do if my cat ate hall totara?

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 hall totara toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Hall Totara is toxic to dogs as well. See the full hall totara pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to hall totara?

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 hall totara pet-safety