Is Lupinus 'Tequila Flame' toxic to cats?

Yes — lupinus 'tequila flame' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists Lupinus (lupine) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. All parts contain quinolizidine alkaloids, with the seeds most potent. Ingestion can cause drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea, appetite loss, incoordination, muscle twitching and breathing difficulty. Treat the whole plant, especially seed pods, as off-limits to pets.

ASPCA lists Lupinus (lupine) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. All parts contain quinolizidine alkaloids, with the seeds most potent. Ingestion can cause drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea, appetite loss, incoordination, muscle twitching and breathing difficulty. Treat the whole plant, especially seed pods, as off-limits to pets. 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 lupinus 'tequila flame'.

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: Lupinus 'Tequila Flame' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full lupinus 'tequila flame' 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.