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Is Himalayan Cassiope toxic to cats?

Cassiope fastigiata

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists himalayan cassiope 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. Cassiope fastigiata is not individually listed on the ASPCA Toxic or Non-Toxic plant database. Given its membership of Ericaceae — a family containing many grayanotoxin-bearing genera — a precautionary mildly-toxic classification is applied for cats and dogs. Contact a vet if pets ingest any part of the plant.

What to do if your cat ate himalayan cassiope

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

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

Is himalayan cassiope toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is himalayan cassiope toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists himalayan cassiope 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. Cassiope fastigiata is not individually listed on the ASPCA Toxic or Non-Toxic plant database. Given its membership of Ericaceae — a family containing many grayanotoxin-bearing genera — a precautionary mildly-toxic classification is applied for cats and dogs. Contact a vet if pets ingest any part of the plant.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats himalayan cassiope?

Cassiope fastigiata is not individually listed on the ASPCA Toxic or Non-Toxic plant database. Given its membership of Ericaceae — a family containing many grayanotoxin-bearing genera — a precautionary mildly-toxic classification is applied for cats and dogs. Contact a vet if pets ingest any part of the plant. 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 himalayan cassiope.

What should I do if my cat ate himalayan cassiope?

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 himalayan cassiope toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Himalayan Cassiope is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full himalayan cassiope pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to himalayan cassiope?

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 himalayan cassiope pet-safety