Is 'Listada de Gandia' Aubergine toxic to cats?

Yes — 'listada de gandia' aubergine is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The ASPCA classes Solanum species as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The foliage, stems, flowers and unripe fruit contain solanine, a glycoalkaloid; ingestion can cause drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy and, in quantity, neurological and cardiac signs. The ripe cooked fruit is a normal human food, but keep pets away from the plant itself.

The ASPCA classes Solanum species as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The foliage, stems, flowers and unripe fruit contain solanine, a glycoalkaloid; ingestion can cause drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy and, in quantity, neurological and cardiac signs. The ripe cooked fruit is a normal human food, but keep pets away from the plant itself. 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 'listada de gandia' aubergine.

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: 'Listada de Gandia' Aubergine is toxic to dogs as well. See the full 'listada de gandia' aubergine 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.