Pet safety
Is Japanese morning glory toxic to cats?
Ipomoea nil
Yes — japanese morning glory 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. Like other Ipomoea species, I. nil contains ergine (d-lysergic acid amide) and related ergot alkaloids concentrated in the seeds. ASPCA lists morning glory (Ipomoea species) as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses, with signs including GI upset, agitation, tremors, and disorientation. Seeds pose the greatest risk. Keep all plant parts, especially seeds, away from pets and children.
What to do if your cat ate japanese morning glory
- Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move japanese morning glory out of reach.
- Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
- Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
- Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice.
- Bring a leaf or photo of japanese morning glory to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.
General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your cat has eaten japanese morning glory, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.
Is japanese morning glory toxic to cats? — FAQ
Is japanese morning glory toxic to cats?
Yes — japanese morning glory is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Like other Ipomoea species, I. nil contains ergine (d-lysergic acid amide) and related ergot alkaloids concentrated in the seeds. ASPCA lists morning glory (Ipomoea species) as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses, with signs including GI upset, agitation, tremors, and disorientation. Seeds pose the greatest risk. Keep all plant parts, especially seeds, away from pets and children.
What are the symptoms if a cat eats japanese morning glory?
Like other Ipomoea species, I. nil contains ergine (d-lysergic acid amide) and related ergot alkaloids concentrated in the seeds. ASPCA lists morning glory (Ipomoea species) as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses, with signs including GI upset, agitation, tremors, and disorientation. Seeds pose the greatest risk. Keep all plant parts, especially seeds, away from pets and children. 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 japanese morning glory.
What should I do if my cat ate japanese morning glory?
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 japanese morning glory toxic to dogs too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Japanese morning glory is toxic to dogs as well. See the full japanese morning glory pet-safety guide for both species.
What is a cat-safe alternative to japanese morning glory?
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 japanese morning glory pet-safety
- Is japanese morning glory toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is japanese morning glory toxic to dogs?
- My cat ate japanese morning glory — emergency steps
- Best cats-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete japanese morning glory care guide