Is Mauritius Lychee toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists mauritius lychee 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. Litchi chinensis 'Mauritius' shares the same toxicity profile as the species. The seeds contain methylenecyclopropylglycine (MCPG), which has documented hypoglycaemic effects and poses a risk if ingested by pets, especially in significant quantity. The fruit flesh is not considered toxic to humans or pets in normal consumption quantities. Dispose of seeds away from pets and children.

Litchi chinensis 'Mauritius' shares the same toxicity profile as the species. The seeds contain methylenecyclopropylglycine (MCPG), which has documented hypoglycaemic effects and poses a risk if ingested by pets, especially in significant quantity. The fruit flesh is not considered toxic to humans or pets in normal consumption quantities. Dispose of seeds away from pets and children. 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 mauritius lychee.

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: Mauritius Lychee is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full mauritius lychee 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.