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Is Kashmir rowan toxic to cats?

Sorbus cashmeriana

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists kashmir rowan 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. Raw Sorbus berries contain parasorbic acid and cyanogenic glycosides at low levels, which can cause vomiting and gastrointestinal upset in pets and humans if eaten raw in significant amounts. ASPCA does not specifically list Sorbus cashmeriana. Treat raw berries as mildly toxic to dogs and cats.

What to do if your cat ate kashmir rowan

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

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

Is kashmir rowan toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is kashmir rowan toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists kashmir rowan 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. Raw Sorbus berries contain parasorbic acid and cyanogenic glycosides at low levels, which can cause vomiting and gastrointestinal upset in pets and humans if eaten raw in significant amounts. ASPCA does not specifically list Sorbus cashmeriana. Treat raw berries as mildly toxic to dogs and cats.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats kashmir rowan?

Raw Sorbus berries contain parasorbic acid and cyanogenic glycosides at low levels, which can cause vomiting and gastrointestinal upset in pets and humans if eaten raw in significant amounts. ASPCA does not specifically list Sorbus cashmeriana. Treat raw berries as mildly toxic to dogs and cats. 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 kashmir rowan.

What should I do if my cat ate kashmir rowan?

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 kashmir rowan toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to kashmir rowan?

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 kashmir rowan pet-safety