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Is Japanese Pieris Flamingo toxic to cats?

Pieris japonica 'Flamingo'

Toxic to cats

Yes — japanese pieris flamingo 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 Pieris japonica contain grayanotoxins (andromedotoxins). The ASPCA lists Pieris japonica as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Ingestion causes salivation, watering of the eyes and mouth, loss of appetite, vomiting, depression, weakness, loss of coordination, hypotension, and potentially fatal cardiac arrhythmia in severe cases.

What to do if your cat ate japanese pieris flamingo

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

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

Is japanese pieris flamingo toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is japanese pieris flamingo toxic to cats?

Yes — japanese pieris flamingo 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 Pieris japonica contain grayanotoxins (andromedotoxins). The ASPCA lists Pieris japonica as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Ingestion causes salivation, watering of the eyes and mouth, loss of appetite, vomiting, depression, weakness, loss of coordination, hypotension, and potentially fatal cardiac arrhythmia in severe cases.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats japanese pieris flamingo?

All parts of Pieris japonica contain grayanotoxins (andromedotoxins). The ASPCA lists Pieris japonica as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Ingestion causes salivation, watering of the eyes and mouth, loss of appetite, vomiting, depression, weakness, loss of coordination, hypotension, and potentially fatal cardiac arrhythmia in severe cases. 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 pieris flamingo.

What should I do if my cat ate japanese pieris flamingo?

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 pieris flamingo toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Japanese Pieris Flamingo is toxic to dogs as well. See the full japanese pieris flamingo pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to japanese pieris flamingo?

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 pieris flamingo pet-safety