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Is Hikuri toxic to cats?

Lophophora diffusa

Toxic to cats

Yes — hikuri 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. Treat as toxic to pets. Lophophora diffusa is not individually listed by the ASPCA, and although it contains mainly the sedative alkaloid pellotine with only trace mescaline, these psychoactive alkaloids make ingestion unsafe; cats or dogs that eat it may show vomiting, sedation, disorientation, or other neurological signs. Keep away from pets and verify with a vet if eaten.

What to do if your cat ate hikuri

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

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

Is hikuri toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is hikuri toxic to cats?

Yes — hikuri is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Treat as toxic to pets. Lophophora diffusa is not individually listed by the ASPCA, and although it contains mainly the sedative alkaloid pellotine with only trace mescaline, these psychoactive alkaloids make ingestion unsafe; cats or dogs that eat it may show vomiting, sedation, disorientation, or other neurological signs. Keep away from pets and verify with a vet if eaten.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats hikuri?

Treat as toxic to pets. Lophophora diffusa is not individually listed by the ASPCA, and although it contains mainly the sedative alkaloid pellotine with only trace mescaline, these psychoactive alkaloids make ingestion unsafe; cats or dogs that eat it may show vomiting, sedation, disorientation, or other neurological signs. Keep away from pets and verify with a vet 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 hikuri.

What should I do if my cat ate hikuri?

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 hikuri toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to hikuri?

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 hikuri pet-safety