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Is Isalo Adenia toxic to cats?

Adenia isaloensis

Toxic to cats

Yes — isalo adenia 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. All parts of Adenia isaloensis are poisonous. The genus Adenia (family Passifloraceae) contains cyanogenic glycosides, modeccin (a ribosome-inactivating protein), and other cytotoxic compounds. Ingestion can be fatal. Adenia is not individually listed on the ASPCA database but is well-documented as severely toxic in scientific literature (PMC12135688). Keep away from children, dogs, and cats; wear gloves when pruning as the sap is irritating.

What to do if your cat ate isalo adenia

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

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

Is isalo adenia toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is isalo adenia toxic to cats?

Yes — isalo adenia is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. All parts of Adenia isaloensis are poisonous. The genus Adenia (family Passifloraceae) contains cyanogenic glycosides, modeccin (a ribosome-inactivating protein), and other cytotoxic compounds. Ingestion can be fatal. Adenia is not individually listed on the ASPCA database but is well-documented as severely toxic in scientific literature (PMC12135688). Keep away from children, dogs, and cats; wear gloves when pruning as the sap is irritating.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats isalo adenia?

All parts of Adenia isaloensis are poisonous. The genus Adenia (family Passifloraceae) contains cyanogenic glycosides, modeccin (a ribosome-inactivating protein), and other cytotoxic compounds. Ingestion can be fatal. Adenia is not individually listed on the ASPCA database but is well-documented as severely toxic in scientific literature (PMC12135688). Keep away from children, dogs, and cats; wear gloves when pruning as the sap is irritating. 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 isalo adenia.

What should I do if my cat ate isalo adenia?

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 isalo adenia toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to isalo adenia?

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 isalo adenia pet-safety