Is Happy Wanderer toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists happy wanderer 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. Hardenbergia violacea is not individually listed by ASPCA. As a member of the Fabaceae family, some plant parts (particularly seeds) may contain mild legume-associated compounds. No severe toxicity is documented, but ingestion of seeds or large quantities of foliage by pets or children is not recommended. Exercise caution.

Hardenbergia violacea is not individually listed by ASPCA. As a member of the Fabaceae family, some plant parts (particularly seeds) may contain mild legume-associated compounds. No severe toxicity is documented, but ingestion of seeds or large quantities of foliage by pets or children is not recommended. Exercise caution. 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 happy wanderer.

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: Happy Wanderer is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full happy wanderer 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.