Is Kolkwitzia amabilis 'Pink Cloud' toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists kolkwitzia amabilis 'pink cloud' 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. Kolkwitzia amabilis is not individually listed on the ASPCA's toxic or non-toxic plant lists; third-party aggregators call it pet-safe but this lacks ASPCA confirmation. Treat with caution — ingestion of any plant material can cause mild gastrointestinal upset (vomiting, drooling, diarrhoea). Verify with a vet if a pet eats a quantity.

Kolkwitzia amabilis is not individually listed on the ASPCA's toxic or non-toxic plant lists; third-party aggregators call it pet-safe but this lacks ASPCA confirmation. Treat with caution — ingestion of any plant material can cause mild gastrointestinal upset (vomiting, drooling, diarrhoea). Verify with a vet if a pet eats a quantity. 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 kolkwitzia amabilis 'pink cloud'.

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: Kolkwitzia amabilis 'Pink Cloud' is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full kolkwitzia amabilis 'pink cloud' 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.