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Is Henry's honeysuckle toxic to cats?

Lonicera henryi

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists henry's honeysuckle 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. The black berries of Lonicera henryi can cause mild gastrointestinal symptoms (vomiting, diarrhoea) in pets if eaten in quantity. The Lonicera genus is not listed by the ASPCA as severely toxic, but berry ingestion warrants caution. Lonicera henryi is not individually listed by the ASPCA; treat the berries as a mild GI irritant for dogs and cats.

What to do if your cat ate henry's honeysuckle

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

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

Is henry's honeysuckle toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is henry's honeysuckle toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists henry's honeysuckle 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. The black berries of Lonicera henryi can cause mild gastrointestinal symptoms (vomiting, diarrhoea) in pets if eaten in quantity. The Lonicera genus is not listed by the ASPCA as severely toxic, but berry ingestion warrants caution. Lonicera henryi is not individually listed by the ASPCA; treat the berries as a mild GI irritant for dogs and cats.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats henry's honeysuckle?

The black berries of Lonicera henryi can cause mild gastrointestinal symptoms (vomiting, diarrhoea) in pets if eaten in quantity. The Lonicera genus is not listed by the ASPCA as severely toxic, but berry ingestion warrants caution. Lonicera henryi is not individually listed by the ASPCA; treat the berries as a mild GI irritant for dogs and cats. 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 henry's honeysuckle.

What should I do if my cat ate henry's honeysuckle?

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 henry's honeysuckle toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Henry's honeysuckle is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full henry's honeysuckle pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to henry's honeysuckle?

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 henry's honeysuckle pet-safety