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Is Junglesop toxic to cats?

Anonidium mannii

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists junglesop 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. Anonidium mannii is not listed by the ASPCA. As a member of the Annonaceae family, the plant contains Annonaceous acetogenins — compounds that are toxic to nerve cells in large doses and are under study for links to atypical Parkinsonism in populations consuming large amounts of related species (Annona muricata). Pets should not be allowed to chew leaves, bark, or seeds. Due to insufficient species-specific veterinary data, a 'mildly-toxic' rating is applied precautionarily.

What to do if your cat ate junglesop

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

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

Is junglesop toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is junglesop toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists junglesop 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. Anonidium mannii is not listed by the ASPCA. As a member of the Annonaceae family, the plant contains Annonaceous acetogenins — compounds that are toxic to nerve cells in large doses and are under study for links to atypical Parkinsonism in populations consuming large amounts of related species (Annona muricata). Pets should not be allowed to chew leaves, bark, or seeds. Due to insufficient species-specific veterinary data, a 'mildly-toxic' rating is applied precautionarily.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats junglesop?

Anonidium mannii is not listed by the ASPCA. As a member of the Annonaceae family, the plant contains Annonaceous acetogenins — compounds that are toxic to nerve cells in large doses and are under study for links to atypical Parkinsonism in populations consuming large amounts of related species (Annona muricata). Pets should not be allowed to chew leaves, bark, or seeds. Due to insufficient species-specific veterinary data, a 'mildly-toxic' rating is applied precautionarily. 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 junglesop.

What should I do if my cat ate junglesop?

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 junglesop toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Junglesop is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full junglesop pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to junglesop?

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 junglesop pet-safety