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Is Jonkheer van Tets Redcurrant toxic to cats?

Ribes rubrum 'Jonkheer van Tets'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists jonkheer van tets redcurrant as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Redcurrant (Ribes rubrum) is not individually listed in the ASPCA non-toxic or toxic plant database, so its pet status is treated as uncertain; handle with caution and verify with a vet. The grape/raisin and dried 'Zante currant' toxicity warning concerns unrelated grapevine fruit, not true Ribes; pet-safety here is not ASPCA-confirmed.

What to do if your cat ate jonkheer van tets redcurrant

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move jonkheer van tets redcurrant 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 jonkheer van tets redcurrant to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is jonkheer van tets redcurrant toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is jonkheer van tets redcurrant toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists jonkheer van tets redcurrant as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. Redcurrant (Ribes rubrum) is not individually listed in the ASPCA non-toxic or toxic plant database, so its pet status is treated as uncertain; handle with caution and verify with a vet. The grape/raisin and dried 'Zante currant' toxicity warning concerns unrelated grapevine fruit, not true Ribes; pet-safety here is not ASPCA-confirmed.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats jonkheer van tets redcurrant?

Redcurrant (Ribes rubrum) is not individually listed in the ASPCA non-toxic or toxic plant database, so its pet status is treated as uncertain; handle with caution and verify with a vet. The grape/raisin and dried 'Zante currant' toxicity warning concerns unrelated grapevine fruit, not true Ribes; pet-safety here is not ASPCA-confirmed. 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 jonkheer van tets redcurrant.

What should I do if my cat ate jonkheer van tets redcurrant?

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 jonkheer van tets redcurrant toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Jonkheer van Tets Redcurrant is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full jonkheer van tets redcurrant pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to jonkheer van tets redcurrant?

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 jonkheer van tets redcurrant pet-safety