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Is Laurel Clockvine toxic to cats?

Thunbergia laurifolia

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists laurel clockvine 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. Thunbergia laurifolia is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the genus/family (Acanthaceae) has no confirmed highly toxic principle. Some sources associate mild gastrointestinal irritation in pets upon ingestion. Exercise caution and keep out of reach of pets until further ASPCA guidance is available.

What to do if your cat ate laurel clockvine

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

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

Is laurel clockvine toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is laurel clockvine toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists laurel clockvine 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. Thunbergia laurifolia is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the genus/family (Acanthaceae) has no confirmed highly toxic principle. Some sources associate mild gastrointestinal irritation in pets upon ingestion. Exercise caution and keep out of reach of pets until further ASPCA guidance is available.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats laurel clockvine?

Thunbergia laurifolia is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the genus/family (Acanthaceae) has no confirmed highly toxic principle. Some sources associate mild gastrointestinal irritation in pets upon ingestion. Exercise caution and keep out of reach of pets until further ASPCA guidance is available. 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 laurel clockvine.

What should I do if my cat ate laurel clockvine?

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 laurel clockvine toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Laurel Clockvine is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full laurel clockvine pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to laurel clockvine?

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 laurel clockvine pet-safety