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Is Ivory Tree toxic to cats?

Wrightia antidysenterica

Toxic to cats

Yes — ivory tree 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. Wrightia antidysenterica belongs to the Apocynaceae family and contains milky latex with alkaloid constituents. It is not individually listed by ASPCA; however, as an Apocynaceae species with latex-bearing tissues, it should be treated as potentially toxic to dogs, cats, and children. Traditional medicinal use of bark extracts requires careful preparation and dilution, confirming bioactive compounds are present. Contact with milky sap may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals. Consult a vet if pet ingestion is suspected.

What to do if your cat ate ivory tree

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

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

Is ivory tree toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is ivory tree toxic to cats?

Yes — ivory tree is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Wrightia antidysenterica belongs to the Apocynaceae family and contains milky latex with alkaloid constituents. It is not individually listed by ASPCA; however, as an Apocynaceae species with latex-bearing tissues, it should be treated as potentially toxic to dogs, cats, and children. Traditional medicinal use of bark extracts requires careful preparation and dilution, confirming bioactive compounds are present. Contact with milky sap may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals. Consult a vet if pet ingestion is suspected.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats ivory tree?

Wrightia antidysenterica belongs to the Apocynaceae family and contains milky latex with alkaloid constituents. It is not individually listed by ASPCA; however, as an Apocynaceae species with latex-bearing tissues, it should be treated as potentially toxic to dogs, cats, and children. Traditional medicinal use of bark extracts requires careful preparation and dilution, confirming bioactive compounds are present. Contact with milky sap may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals. Consult a vet if pet ingestion is suspected. 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 ivory tree.

What should I do if my cat ate ivory tree?

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 ivory tree toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to ivory tree?

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 ivory tree pet-safety