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Is Weeping Japanese Larch toxic to cats?

Larix kaempferi 'Pendula'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists weeping japanese larch 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. Larix kaempferi (Japanese Larch) is not individually listed by the ASPCA as toxic to pets. Like most conifers, the resinous foliage may cause mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested by cats or dogs. Treat as mildly toxic as a precautionary measure.

What to do if your cat ate weeping japanese larch

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

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

Is weeping japanese larch toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is weeping japanese larch toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists weeping japanese larch 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. Larix kaempferi (Japanese Larch) is not individually listed by the ASPCA as toxic to pets. Like most conifers, the resinous foliage may cause mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested by cats or dogs. Treat as mildly toxic as a precautionary measure.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats weeping japanese larch?

Larix kaempferi (Japanese Larch) is not individually listed by the ASPCA as toxic to pets. Like most conifers, the resinous foliage may cause mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested by cats or dogs. Treat as mildly toxic as a precautionary measure. 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 weeping japanese larch.

What should I do if my cat ate weeping japanese larch?

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 weeping japanese larch toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Weeping Japanese Larch is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full weeping japanese larch pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to weeping japanese larch?

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 weeping japanese larch pet-safety