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Is Ipomoea lobata toxic to cats?

Ipomoea lobata

Toxic to cats

Yes — ipomoea lobata 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 Morning Glory (Ipomoea spp.) as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses, and Spanish flag is Ipomoea lobata (syn. Mina lobata). Toxic principles are indole alkaloids (lysergic acid, lysergamide, elymoclavine, chanoclavine); ingestion can cause vomiting, with hallucinations possible from large amounts of seed. Keep seeds out of pets' reach.

What to do if your cat ate ipomoea lobata

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

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

Is ipomoea lobata toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is ipomoea lobata toxic to cats?

Yes — ipomoea lobata is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists Morning Glory (Ipomoea spp.) as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses, and Spanish flag is Ipomoea lobata (syn. Mina lobata). Toxic principles are indole alkaloids (lysergic acid, lysergamide, elymoclavine, chanoclavine); ingestion can cause vomiting, with hallucinations possible from large amounts of seed. Keep seeds out of pets' reach.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats ipomoea lobata?

ASPCA lists Morning Glory (Ipomoea spp.) as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses, and Spanish flag is Ipomoea lobata (syn. Mina lobata). Toxic principles are indole alkaloids (lysergic acid, lysergamide, elymoclavine, chanoclavine); ingestion can cause vomiting, with hallucinations possible from large amounts of seed. Keep seeds out of pets' reach. 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 ipomoea lobata.

What should I do if my cat ate ipomoea lobata?

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 ipomoea lobata toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to ipomoea lobata?

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 ipomoea lobata pet-safety