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Is Kentucky wisteria toxic to cats?

Wisteria macrostachya

Toxic to cats

Yes — kentucky wisteria 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 Wisteria species, including W. macrostachya, are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Toxic principles are lectin and wisterin glycoside, with the highest concentrations in seed pods and seeds. Ingestion causes vomiting (sometimes with blood), diarrhoea, abdominal pain, and depression. Contact ASPCA Poison Control (888-426-4435) immediately if a pet is suspected of eating any part of this plant.

What to do if your cat ate kentucky wisteria

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

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

Is kentucky wisteria toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is kentucky wisteria toxic to cats?

Yes — kentucky wisteria is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. All Wisteria species, including W. macrostachya, are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Toxic principles are lectin and wisterin glycoside, with the highest concentrations in seed pods and seeds. Ingestion causes vomiting (sometimes with blood), diarrhoea, abdominal pain, and depression. Contact ASPCA Poison Control (888-426-4435) immediately if a pet is suspected of eating any part of this plant.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats kentucky wisteria?

All Wisteria species, including W. macrostachya, are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Toxic principles are lectin and wisterin glycoside, with the highest concentrations in seed pods and seeds. Ingestion causes vomiting (sometimes with blood), diarrhoea, abdominal pain, and depression. Contact ASPCA Poison Control (888-426-4435) immediately if a pet is suspected of eating any part of this plant. 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 kentucky wisteria.

What should I do if my cat ate kentucky wisteria?

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 kentucky wisteria toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to kentucky wisteria?

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 kentucky wisteria pet-safety