Pet safety
Is Langsat toxic to cats?
Lansium parasiticum
No — langsat is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to cats. It is a sensible choice for a home with a cat; a curious nibble will not poison them, though no plant is meant to be eaten. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Lansium parasiticum is not listed by ASPCA. The Meliaceae family has no widely documented toxic principle to dogs or cats. The fruit flesh is consumed safely by humans, and no veterinary toxicity cases have been recorded for this species. The seeds are bitter and may cause mild gastric upset if ingested in quantity.
Is langsat toxic to cats? — FAQ
Is langsat toxic to cats?
No — langsat is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to cats. It is a sensible choice for a home with a cat; a curious nibble will not poison them, though no plant is meant to be eaten. Lansium parasiticum is not listed by ASPCA. The Meliaceae family has no widely documented toxic principle to dogs or cats. The fruit flesh is consumed safely by humans, and no veterinary toxicity cases have been recorded for this species. The seeds are bitter and may cause mild gastric upset if ingested in quantity.
Is langsat safe for cats?
Yes — the ASPCA lists langsat as non-toxic to cats and dogs. A cat that chews a large amount of any foliage can still get a mild, brief stomach upset, so discourage grazing, but it will not be poisoned.
Is langsat toxic to dogs too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Langsat is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full langsat pet-safety guide for both species.
What other plants are safe for cats?
Reliable ASPCA non-toxic picks for a cat home include spider plant, calathea, parlor palm, peperomia, and most true ferns. Browse the best cats-safe plants list to check more before you buy.
Full langsat pet-safety
- Is langsat toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is langsat toxic to dogs?
- Best cats-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete langsat care guide