Is Keteleeria davidiana toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists keteleeria davidiana 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. Keteleeria is not individually listed on the ASPCA Toxic or Non-Toxic Plant lists, so a pet-safe label cannot be asserted; treat with caution and verify with a vet. No toxicity data is documented for this rare conifer, but as with other pine-family trees, ingested needles and sap may cause mild oral and gastrointestinal irritation, so discourage chewing.

Keteleeria is not individually listed on the ASPCA Toxic or Non-Toxic Plant lists, so a pet-safe label cannot be asserted; treat with caution and verify with a vet. No toxicity data is documented for this rare conifer, but as with other pine-family trees, ingested needles and sap may cause mild oral and gastrointestinal irritation, so discourage chewing. 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 keteleeria davidiana.

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.

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

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.