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Is Long-Flowered Chalice Vine toxic to cats?

Solandra longiflora

Toxic to cats

Yes — long-flowered chalice vine is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. As a member of Solanaceae, Solandra longiflora contains potentially harmful alkaloids throughout the plant. Ingestion can cause serious illness in cats, dogs, and humans. ASPCA does not individually list this species, but the family toxicity profile makes caution essential.

What to do if your cat ate long-flowered chalice vine

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move long-flowered chalice vine 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 long-flowered chalice vine to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is long-flowered chalice vine toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is long-flowered chalice vine toxic to cats?

Yes — long-flowered chalice vine is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. As a member of Solanaceae, Solandra longiflora contains potentially harmful alkaloids throughout the plant. Ingestion can cause serious illness in cats, dogs, and humans. ASPCA does not individually list this species, but the family toxicity profile makes caution essential.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats long-flowered chalice vine?

As a member of Solanaceae, Solandra longiflora contains potentially harmful alkaloids throughout the plant. Ingestion can cause serious illness in cats, dogs, and humans. ASPCA does not individually list this species, but the family toxicity profile makes caution essential. 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 long-flowered chalice vine.

What should I do if my cat ate long-flowered chalice vine?

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 long-flowered chalice vine toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Long-Flowered Chalice Vine is toxic to dogs as well. See the full long-flowered chalice vine pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to long-flowered chalice vine?

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 long-flowered chalice vine pet-safety