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Is Hedera helix 'Ivalace' toxic to cats?

Hedera helix 'Ivalace'

Toxic to cats

Yes — hedera helix 'ivalace' 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. ASPCA lists Hedera helix (English ivy) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. Its leaves and stems contain triterpenoid saponins plus the polyacetylenes falcarinol and didehydrofalcarinol; ingestion can cause drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal pain, and contact with the sap may irritate skin.

What to do if your cat ate hedera helix 'ivalace'

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

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

Is hedera helix 'ivalace' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is hedera helix 'ivalace' toxic to cats?

Yes — hedera helix 'ivalace' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists Hedera helix (English ivy) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. Its leaves and stems contain triterpenoid saponins plus the polyacetylenes falcarinol and didehydrofalcarinol; ingestion can cause drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal pain, and contact with the sap may irritate skin.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats hedera helix 'ivalace'?

ASPCA lists Hedera helix (English ivy) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. Its leaves and stems contain triterpenoid saponins plus the polyacetylenes falcarinol and didehydrofalcarinol; ingestion can cause drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal pain, and contact with the sap may irritate skin. 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 hedera helix 'ivalace'.

What should I do if my cat ate hedera helix 'ivalace'?

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 hedera helix 'ivalace' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Hedera helix 'Ivalace' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full hedera helix 'ivalace' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to hedera helix 'ivalace'?

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.

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